How to build capacity within your nervous system? Psychologist shares tips
Published on May 01, 2024 06:09 PM IST
- From making safe connections to slowing down, here are a few ways to build capacity within the nervous system.
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![The nervous system should feel calm and safe at all times to stay regulated. "Nervous system regulation doesn’t have to be big. It can be the subtle shifts throughout our day or intentional changes we tweak within our lifestyle. Our nervous system has an innate knowledge of what feels safe and what does not. When we begin to understand our triggers, roots, and ways of feeling safe, we begin to unlock a more easeful flow to life. Healing is often a mix of insight, education and intentional shifts," wrote Psychologist Kelly Vincent.(Shutterstock)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/05/01/550x309/_8e11f484-1853-11e8-a4d7-7f47b8de9439_1714563827160_1714563848044.jpg)
Published on May 01, 2024 06:09 PM IST
The nervous system should feel calm and safe at all times to stay regulated. "Nervous system regulation doesn’t have to be big. It can be the subtle shifts throughout our day or intentional changes we tweak within our lifestyle. Our nervous system has an innate knowledge of what feels safe and what does not. When we begin to understand our triggers, roots, and ways of feeling safe, we begin to unlock a more easeful flow to life. Healing is often a mix of insight, education and intentional shifts," wrote Psychologist Kelly Vincent.(Shutterstock)
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![Safe connections and being with people who make us feel happy and healthy is important for the nervous system to feel regulated and calm. (Unsplash)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/05/01/550x309/jytredfb_1680254304131_1714563881188.jpg)
Published on May 01, 2024 06:09 PM IST
Safe connections and being with people who make us feel happy and healthy is important for the nervous system to feel regulated and calm. (Unsplash)
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![It is important to slow down sometimes. We often rush so much that we forget that the joy of little things can be embraced only when we take it slow. (Designecologist)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/05/01/550x309/pexels-designecologist-887349_1659500349346_1714563894528.jpg)
Published on May 01, 2024 06:09 PM IST
It is important to slow down sometimes. We often rush so much that we forget that the joy of little things can be embraced only when we take it slow. (Designecologist)
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![Healing is a continuous process. Instead of trying to push it, we should pace our healing and embrace the journey. (Unsplash)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/05/01/550x309/hgfds_1679128892366_1714563904604.jpg)
Published on May 01, 2024 06:09 PM IST
Healing is a continuous process. Instead of trying to push it, we should pace our healing and embrace the journey. (Unsplash)
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![Being aware of the cues of safety as well as danger are important. When we learn to notice them, we learn to prepare for our next steps. (Unsplash)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/05/01/550x309/jackson-david-SrunqRT0A34-unsplash_1707993691781_1714563916799.jpg)
Published on May 01, 2024 06:09 PM IST
Being aware of the cues of safety as well as danger are important. When we learn to notice them, we learn to prepare for our next steps. (Unsplash)
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![Being more aware of our bodily sensations helps us to understand how the nervous system is feeling. Learning somatic release practices can also help. (Freepik)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/05/01/550x309/valentines_day_1707222067625_1714563926020.jpg)
Published on May 01, 2024 06:09 PM IST