Mind-Body Manifesto

This is accurate! When you feel anxious, your nervous system is in fight or flight to literally prepare you to run for your life or stay and fight. That's fine if you're about to be attacked by a sabor tooth tiger but if not, it's not going to benefit you. What are your favorite ways to calm your nervous system?

I love watching the animals in my backyard enjoy the food and water I put for them. I also enjoy laughing and talking with friends and family. What do you enjoy doing that brings you joy and feeling grounded?

If there’s one thing missing from this list, what do you think it is?

Take care of yourself and your house plants! 🪴😊🪴

Celebrate all your wins!

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Your vagus nerve begins at the base of your brainstem, runs down both sides of the neck, winds through your chest and abdomen and connects your brain to your heart, lungs, and digestive organ. Because it connects so much of our organs and bodily systems, doing simple exercises, such as those listed here (these are just a few) can help calm your nervous system when you're anxious or stressed. Calming your nervous system helps to regulate it, making you feel more at ease and grounded. It also improves mood, critical thinking, digestion, and more!