10 Ways to Calm Your Nervous System When Life Feels Too Much
Begin by paying attention to your breath without making efforts to alt
Establish a habit that provides you with predictability
Get out and be in touch with nature
Move around to get rid of accumulated energy
Talk to yourself in warm and comforting words
Avoid much noise and stimulation
Attend to only one task at a time
Relax in your flesh and relax where you may
Be with individuals that make you feel secure
Allow yourself the time to take a break
No easy answer when life seems to be too much
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Life does not necessarily come easy. Sometimes, it all seems like too much and your mind is racing, your body is straining and even basic chores do not seem easy. It is not only stress that you are experiencing in those moments. It is your nervous system in response to what is being perceived by you as a threat, be it physical, emotional, or mental. Your body will do its best to protect your system, and living in such high tension is likely to burn you out, make you feel tired, and emotionally exhausted. The best news is that it is not in vain to find some grounded and effective methods to restore your nervous system to the state of balance. Once you know how to hold it, you start to feel more stable, present and in control once again.