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How do I reset my nervous system? Here’s Your “1 Fix” to Calm Her Down That No One’s Talking About

Can we just talk about the nervous system right quick? It’s a popular buzzword these days. Reseting, regulating and maintaining the optimum health of our nervous system requires true Tender Loving Care. According to experts, “the nervous system” is a complex network of cells, tissues, and organs that controls and coordinates all bodily functions. I break it down more simply, below. Stress, trauma and other life factors cause the nervous system to become deregulated and can bring about uncomfortable inconveniences and/or poor habitual habits in our day-to-day living, depending on how off balance we are.

This isn’t your typical get out in nature and take a deep breath read. The blog post you’ve been led to is revealing 1 major fix to the culprit that may help her (the nervous system) calm down. I’m giving you my basic understanding of this complex interconnecting network—our intuitive GPS system. Most advice centered on regulating your nervous system is about calming it through mindfulness and therapeutic practices with the implementation of the following keywords…

• practice meditation
• engage your senses through aromatherapy or listening to calming music
• practice deep breathing
• healthy eating
• drinking enough water
• bring your awareness to the present moment and reduce stress
• spend time in nature
• connect with others
• challenge negative thoughts
• allow yourself to cry, let it out
• partaking in physical activity by moving the body (walking, yoga, stretching, tapping the body, etc).
• stay hydrated and eat well
• prioritize sleep
• focus on the positive aspects of your life—gratitude
• jolt out of a hyper-anxious state through sensory experiences
• speak positive affirmations
• scream, let it out
• eat your fruits and vegetables
• limit alcohol and caffeine and all other things that can increase stress and anxiety
• sound baths
• BREATHE. . .

• use a weighted blanket
• cold plunge, ice bath
• sauna, soak up sum sun
• limit screen time
• use positive affirmations
• exercise, float tank, sensory input
• sip ice water
• move your body
• try “progressive muscle relaxation” by intentionally tensing a group of muscles and releasing with a sigh
• get enough sleep so the brain and body repair
• express yourself, talk it out
• eat a sour candy
• social connection—spend time with loved ones and pets
• essential oils, lavender
• sensory deprivation
• deep breaths through the nose
• cut the caffeine, reduce alcohol
• mindful walking
• focused breathing
• get away from blue light and into some real ☀︎sunlight
• grounding, touch grass, hug a tree
• calming techniques
• emotional release
• Be present and in the moment.

I’m purposely repeating myself, if you can’t tell. And all of these things work.

From my basic understanding…
the nervous system is a set of parts within the body working together ‘n responding to what’s going on in our external environment, as well as our inner world. We can look at this as our intuitive GPS system, notifying where we are located, Now. Or, our alarm clock, signaling something important to pay attention to—a loud, bold ‘n good announcement with love at its core or an alarmingly bad one rooted in heavy fear. Some level of anxiety is present on both sides. Methods to reset your nervous system (i.e., restoring harmony and balance), all have 1 thing in common: coming back into the body.

I told you this is a quick read (unless you’re a slow reader like me 🙃).

Here’s that 1 fix to actively calming your nervous system:

33 Nervous System Regulation slides TOTAL should be shown in gallery, above. If your device is having trouble loading… See: Part 1 (slides 1-11), Part 2 (slides 12-22), Part 3 (slides 23-33)

There are many people, places ‘n things that we have a Relationship with, and our nervous system deserves just as much care and attention as the rest. Check out the original Instagram post for more context.

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