Sometimes we take care of everything around us, but forget to take care of what is happening inside us.
Loving our nervous system can be simple:
- Slow down when you feel overwhelmed.
- Take a few deep, gentle breaths.
- Get some sunlight and fresh air.
- Move your body without pushing too hard.
- Protect your quiet time.
- Get enough rest.
- Spend time with people who make you feel safe.
- Give yourself permission to pause.
Our nervous system is working for us every day.
Maybe one of the kindest things we can do is stop asking ourselves to always keep going.
Sometimes rest is part of taking care of ourselves too.