How to Start Soothing Your Nervous System in 5 Minutes a Day
How to Start Soothing Your Nervous System in 5 Minutes a Day
Regulating your nervous system doesn’t have to be time-consuming. In just five minutes a day, you can interrupt stress patterns and bring yourself back to balance. When we experience stress, our nervous system quickly upregulates into fight-or-flight mode. The key to soothing it is reassuring your body that all is well.
Two Simple Techniques for Instant Calm
Candle Breathing – Imagine you’re holding a candle in front of you. Inhale deeply through your nose, then exhale slowly through pursed lips, as if you’re gently flickering the flame without blowing it out. This controlled exhalation stimulates the parasympathetic nervous system, signalling safety and slowing the body’s stress response.
The Power of the Sigh – Sighing out loud is a natural way your body releases tension, yet we often suppress it. Try taking a deep inhale through your nose and then sighing out through your mouth with sound. This sends a strong signal to the brain that it can relax.
By using these simple techniques throughout your day, you can pause, which stops stress from escalating and train your nervous system to return to a state of ease.
Want to dive deeper? You’ll find plenty more regulation techniques in Your Calm Compass, my practical guide to nervous system regulation. Or, if you’d like personal support, book a free discovery call to explore coaching sessions tailored to you.
