🧠 Master Your Nervous System: Embrace Relaxation & Emotional Balance

Hey there!

Ever had those days when you're thinking, "Why am I feeling like this?"

Well, let me tell you, it all comes down to one thing: our incredible nervous system.

So, here's the deal: we're going to delve into

• the two sides of your nervous system,

• explore how your emotions can become trapped in your body,

• and discuss how you can train your nervous system to relax.

Let's Talk Nervous System.

Think of your nervous system as the boss of your emotions. It's not just about what's happening in your mind, but also how your body responds to stress and relaxation.

There's this ancient part of your brain that's all about instincts, and guess what? It has a greater influence than your cortex.

The latest research is showing that your nervous system is the one in charge.

The Fight-Flight-Freeze and Calm States.

Your nervous system has two automatic responses: the fight-flight-freeze response, which is your body's way of dealing with threats, and the calming or parasympathetic response, which helps you return to a relaxed state.

How to Train Your Nervous System?

1. Familiarize yourself with your emotional cycle: from relaxation to alertness, to fight-flight-freeze, to shaking it off, and back to relaxation. Understanding the different stages of your emotional cycle can help you better navigate and manage your emotions.

2. Engage in deep breathing and mindfulness exercises to activate the relaxation response. By focusing on your breath and being present in the moment, you can signal to your nervous system that it's safe to relax.

3. Regular exercise can help burn off excess adrenaline and keep your nervous system in balance. Physical activity not only benefits your overall health, but it also plays a crucial role in regulating your nervous system.

Real-Life Nervous System Mastery

1. The Polar Bear: After experiencing something scary, the polar bear shakes vigorously to release the extra adrenaline, and then it relaxes. We can learn from this! Just like the polar bear, finding healthy ways to release built-up tension and stress can help us achieve a state of relaxation.

2. Near-Miss Incidents: Ever noticed someone laughing strangely after a close call? That's their body's way of burning off adrenaline! Laughter and humor can be powerful tools in releasing tension and promoting relaxation.

Why You Should Care About Your Nervous System?

By understanding and training your nervous system, you can process emotions more effectively, experience greater happiness, and make wiser choices.

It's all about finding the perfect balance between being alert and being relaxed.

Remember, "A healthy nervous system tends to spend more time in the relaxed state than in the activated state."

That’s it for today.

If you have any questions, you can reply to this email and I will be happy to help

Alex