Finding the Nervous System's Sweet Spot Part 1

Welcome to another empowering episode of the Peace Grows Here Podcast!

In this solo episode, I will explore the intricacies of regulating your nervous system for success, sharing personal experiences and practical insights.

Sign up for my free Zoom workshop on Sat, January 20th, 2024 about nervous system here:
Regulate Your Nervous System for Success
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Feel free to SIGN UP even if you will not be able to be present
on the DAY of the workshop itself,
I will be sending the REPLAY after the workshop
that you can watch at your own pace.

1. Understanding Nervous System States:

Explore the fascinating world of your nervous system as we break down its different states throughout the day. Gain insights into the physiological and mental shifts that impact your mood, actions, and overall well-being.

2. The Power of Self-Talk:

Dive into the influence of self-talk on your nervous system and overall mindset. Uncover how the stories we tell ourselves shape our reality, mood, and actions. With awareness, understanding, and choice, discover the key to maintaining a supportive self-talk that complements your physiological state, creating a positive feedback loop for empowerment.

3. Practical Strategies for Regulation:

Delve into actionable strategies to regulate your nervous system on a daily basis. From engaging in body-based techniques to recognizing early signs of dysregulation, discover the importance of pausing, checking in with your nervous system, and implementing personalized approaches to return to the optimal functioning sweet spot.

Here is the link to the youtube I am mentioning in the podcast: Calm the body first

(please know that the video itself is about worrying as a habit, the techniques themselves are in the CAPTION to it)

And additional prompts for exploring Dorsal Vagal and Sympathetic States are below

Not sure about what Dorsal Vagal/Sympathetic states are?
Listen to this episode!

(Make notes and use this information to understand how you shift from one state to the next one to make sure you take measures to regulate before your nervous system gets off kilter!)

Sympathetic + Ventral (Activated but safely activated.)

Explore the landscape of your sympathetic system, not in its fight and flight response, but when it is regulated.

There's mobilizing energy that supports your heart and breath rhythms, regulates temperature,
and brings movement to all parts of your body.

What is it like for you to be here?

1. Can I recall a time when I felt activated to tackle the task in front of me?

2. What physical sensations are indicating a heightened state of arousal in my body?

3. What emotions or feelings arise as I tune into these sensations?

Sympathetic

Bring to your mind a time when you were feeling anxious or maybe irritated, rushed, and take a small step into that state.

In this activated state, you might notice muscle tension, a racing heart, or a sense of restlessness, etc.

Acknowledge these sensations without judgment.
Note if your mind feels alert or overly vigilant.

1. Can I recall a time when I felt very activated, maybe even stressed or fearful?

2. What physical sensations are indicating a heightened state of arousal in my body?

3. Are there racing thoughts or a sense of vigilance in my mind?
   

Ventral + Dorsal

Explore the dorsal vagal system that is responsible for digestion and that allows us to slow down and shift gears into a more relaxed state at the end of a busy day

The dorsal vagal energy also can help us to take a break between our tasks where we can replenish our energy levels even just by taking a couple of breaths. It has a slow and steady beat to it.

You can bring to mind a situation or memory where you were resting, digesting, pausing, being present, still, by yourself or softening in the presence of someone (person/pet) dear to you.

1. Can I recall a time when I felt comfortably alone, still, disconnected from the world around? How did my body respond then?

2. What physical sensations am I experiencing right now?

3. What emotions, feelings, or thoughts arise as I tune into these sensations?
   
   
   And if you would like to use this prompts but in the workshop setting when you can ask me questions and get clear on something, feel free to sign up for a Zoom workshop, on Jan 20, 2o24, Regulate Your Nervous System for Success.