Campfire lit, gather round and get comfy for week 2 of November’s side quest “A hug for your nervous system”.

 

It’s easy to forget that despite our logic, our tech and our matcha lattes we all have human brains, bodies and nervous systems just doing what human brains, bodies and nervous systems do. 

Here’s a couple of quick nervous system soothers we can dip into when we want a bit of relief or a reset - remembering eternal calm is neither realistic or healthy.

 

Cross and wrap your arms over so you’re giving yourself a kind of hug and then tap your shoulders - right hand taps left shoulder, left hand taps right shoulder in a gentle rhythm 🥁.

 

Breathe in for 4 secs

Hold for 4 secs

Breathe out for 4 secs

Hold for 4 secs

 

I’m not a Swiftie but I co-sign on the Shake It Off strategy especially when put to a mood shifting track 😊.

 

Which one will you commit to doing at least once over the week to give yourself a bit of care?

 

Let me know if you’ve others you swear by.