Nervous System Care: The Missing Piece in Your Self-Care Routine

Your nervous system deserves your attention.

If you’ve been feeling anxious, overwhelmed, or constantly “on edge,” it’s not just in your head; your nervous system is trying to tell you something. Caring for it is one of the most overlooked yet impactful ways to support your wellbeing, mood and even your skin.

Here’s how to tune in, regulate, and nurture your nervous system with gentle, practical practices.

1. What Is Nervous System Regulation?

Your nervous system has two main states:

• Sympathetic (fight-or-flight): Activated during stress, anxiety, or overwhelm.

• Parasympathetic (rest-and-digest): Activated during calm, rest, and healing.

When your sympathetic state is chronically engaged, it affects your sleep, mood, digestion, energy and even your skin. Learning to switch on your parasympathetic state is key to feeling calm, balanced and resilient.

2. Why It Matters for Women’s Wellbeing

Our modern lives often push us into constant “go” mode. This impacts:

• Emotional resilience: Harder to manage stress or setbacks.

• Hormonal balance: Stress hormones like cortisol can disrupt menstrual cycles, skin, and energy.

• Sleep and digestion: Your body needs parasympathetic time to repair and process nutrients.

Taking care of your nervous system isn’t indulgence; it’s essential self-care.

3. Signs Your Nervous System Needs Care

• Feeling anxious or easily triggered

• Trouble sleeping or relaxing

• Digestive issues

• Skin flare-ups (yes, your skin talks!)

• Constant mental chatter

Recognising these signs is the first step to nurturing your body and mind.

4. 5 Simple Ways to Soothe Your Nervous System

1. Breath-work: Try box breathing or 4-7-8 breathing to calm your body instantly.

2. Gentle movement: Stretching, yoga, or a slow nature walk helps release tension.

3. Warm showers or baths: Water has a grounding, calming effect on your nervous system.

4. Digital detox: Phone-free moments give your mind space to reset.

5. Mindful rituals: Journaling, tea time, or skincare can help anchor you in the present.
   

   Your nervous system doesn’t need to be ignored or pushed—it thrives on attention, gentleness, and love. Caring for it is one of the most empowering things you can do for your wellbeing.
   
   

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   AMIIRA

   
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