Boost Your Emotional Well-Being by Accessing Your Nervous System Capacity

October 23rd, 2024

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In today’s episode, we dive into what I call the Nervous System Regulation Audit.

While the term "audit" might evoke stress in some (it did in me lol), we're focusing on an empowering self-reflection process to evaluate the load of our responsibilities against our capacity to handle them.

This episode is designed to help you find balance and prevent burnout by creating a life that feels more aligned with your well-being.

This audit It’s about recognizing when we take on too much and how that affects our mental and emotional health.

By examining our life’s load and capacity, we can create pockets of self-care that allow us to thrive instead of merely survive. This episode will provide you with actionable self-reflection questions that guide you in assessing your current responsibilities and making necessary adjustments.

Main Talking Points:

  • Understanding Load vs. Capacity:

Learn how to assess the weight of your responsibilities and your ability to handle them.

  • Signs of Overcommitment:

Identify feelings of overwhelm and how they relate to your current commitments.

  • Self-Reflection Questions:

I’ll share questions that encourage you to evaluate your daily tasks and their emotional impact.

  • The Role of Self-Care:

Explore the necessity of incorporating self-care practices to maintain a balanced life.

  • Practical Steps for Change:

Discover how small adjustments in your schedule can significantly enhance your overall well-being.

  • The Importance of Attunement:

Understand the value of tuning into your body’s signals to avoid burnout and enhance self-awareness.

  • Creating Your Vision:

Envision what self-care and a balanced life look like for you, and take actionable steps toward that vision.

  • Start Small:

Whether it’s a one-minute or ten-minute practice, the key is to begin with manageable steps. You can always build up from there.