68. Holiday Overwhelm & Overstimulation? 5 Tips for Calming Your Nervous System

It's that time of year! We're celebrating Christ the newborn King and the start of a new year, which means your calendar might be full of social engagements, parties, family time, meltdowns, overstimulation and overwhelm.  It's joyful and celebratory, but it can still be a lot. If we're not aware and mindful of how we're doing, we can quickly start feeling dysregulated.  In this episode I'm sharing 5 tips for helping to calm your nervous system when you're with family, friends and kids. These aren't hour long activities that you won't have time for. These are tools you can tack on to the normal and daily things you're already doing.  So have a listen and try implementing one of these strategies today! Merry Christmas & Happy New Year! Lauren Coming Up: 8-Week Hormone Reset Challenge For Christian Women: January 13th kicks off the start of the FREE '8-Week Hormone Reset Challenge For Christian Women'! It's a great opportunity to set the foundation for healthy hormones and emotions, and syncing WITH the natural rhythms God intended for us as women. Each week, a new topic will be discussed that helps point us more in the direction of natural, real and raw, and away from unnatural, fake and filtered- exactly the way God designed it to be for us! Join The Facebook Group for the Challenge: This is where all the action is housed! You'll find weekly videos, homework prompts, community and accountability! (if link doesn't work: https://www.facebook.com/groups/8weekhormoneresetforchristianwomen/) Grab the Workbook for the Challenge: This workbook will accompany you throughout the whole challenge. Every week, you'll have simple and bite-size prompts for the making the changes in your life and setting that strong foundation. And if you submit homework to the group for all 8 weeks, you'll have a chance to win 1 of 3 prizes! (if link doesn't work: https://gettheguide.getresponsepages.com/) Can't wait to see you on January 13th! Disclaimer: This podcast (PMS Made Peaceful) is not meant to take the place of professional medical help. It is for educational purposes only. Please always consult with your primary health care provider before implementing any of the solutions & topics discussed in this podcast