CHAPTER FOUR Resetting Your Nervous System— Simple Techniques to Begin If your nervous system has been holding onto stress or trauma, it can feel overwhelming to think about how to start healing. But the good news is that repeated small, gentle steps can make a big difference.
Here are some simple techniques that you can try to begin resetting your system:
Grounding Exercises: Connect with your physical surroundings. This means walking barefoot on grass, holding a cup of warm tea, smelling your favourite scent, hearing the birds singing. 1. Posture: Bracing or slumping changes the way you breathe. Rolling up a small towel and placing it under the ‘sitting bone’ will help the spine to line up. 2. Vagus Nerve Stimulation: Singing, humming, or gargling all help to strengthen the vagus nerve and promote a sense of safety and calm. 3. Safe Connection: Spend time with people, pets, or even objects that bring a sense of comfort. Social connection is a key part of feeling safe again. 4. Gentle Touch: Hugging yourself tightly can increase sensory feedback and create feelings of safety that remind your brain it’s not in danger. 5.
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