Happy May
nervous system care
nervous system care
This month, we are tending to our nervous system: learning about regulation, unraveling from what is not ours to hold, slowing down to feel what we actually need and gathering tools to deeply take care of ourselves.
The nervous system is an intricate, multi-layered facet of us, that continuously works in subtle and subconscious ways to balance and protect us. This may be a challenge in a world that feels on edge, demanding and pushing.
This month, you’re invited to explore the many ways in which you can nourish yourself back to a balanced, regulated and calm state of being - and thus very gently and radically rebel against the sharp edges of the day-to-day of our society. So, place down next to you anything that feels heavy, and create space for a deeper anchoring within yourself, a mindful heart and a restful mind.
You are safe to soften here, my love. Allow yourself to explore what that means to you, right here, in this moment.
DIVE DEEPER
Monthly Mantra
I am safe and I can soften
three ways to nourish
your nervous system
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Daily Routine
Creating a sense of safety in yourself is key to regulate your nervous system. Setting up a daily and/or weekly routine might sound boring, but it actually offers our mind and body a sense of stability. When we know what to expect (to a certain extent), we can relax into our day. Take note: this is NOT the same as making a to do list. Offer yourself space to lean into how you would (and could) structure your day so that all your needs are met - not just your tasks.
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Fresh Air, No Screens
Yeah, this one was to be expected, no? It’s not always this simple, but sometimes, all we really need is minimise the distractions (our phones are constantly telling us to be on alert) and touch some moss. Or at least get some fresh air. Guaranteed it often will give you some perspective, too. Perhaps you can even implement some time away from your screens in your daily or weekly routine, and explore the positive effects of this on you and your mood.
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Co-Regulate
Don’t keep it in, but pour it out. If you have a person in your environment in which you can confide, and who has the capacity to hold the space for you, let them know how you’re feeling. Talk through everything and anything that’s on your mind, knowing that you won’t be judged or fixed. Creating a space with someone else where you can just be (and return the favour when applicable too, of course) can facilitate co-regulation, where the both of you leave the conversation feeling seen, held, and a little calmer.
journal prompts
to dive deeper
What feels safe (or calm) to me right now?
Was fühlt sich gerade sicher (oder ruhig) an für mich?
How does stress feel in my body? What practices may offer support in letting some of that go?
Wie fühlt sich Stress in meinem Körper an? Welche Praktiken könnten mir helfen, etwas davon loszulassen?
What habits may support me in regulating myself?
Welche Gewohnheiten könnten mich dabei unterstützen, mich selbst zu regulieren?
What things make me forget my phone and/or the time? How can do I more of this?
Was lässt mich mein Handy und/oder die Zeit vergessen? Wie kann ich mehr davon in mein Leben bringen?
What mantra, word or affirmation brings me back into the present moment and offers reassurance?
Welches Mantra, welches Wort oder welche Affirmation bringt mich zurück in den gegenwärtigen Moment und schenkt mir Geborgenheit?
THIS MONTH’S PERSONAL RECOMMENDATION
Currently Reading
“When we can participate in life with a more informed perspective, we can free ourselves from the emotional highs and lows that result from
being stuck in the extremities of our internal thermostat’s hot and cold states. We don’t have to endure stretches of time feeling wound up, stressed out or unable to switch off.”
Are you feeling stuck in your emotions? Or do you find yourself easily triggered, without any real cause? Or do you simply want to learn more about the workings of your nervous system, to help you support yourself better? ‘The Nervous System Reset’ by Jessica Maguire talks you through the true mind-body connection: the vagus nerve, and shows you all the ways in which a disregulated nervous system may be impacting you and your life, complete with tips and suggestions to move into a state of relaxation and regulation.
