8 Things I Do To Calm My Nervous System

SUMMARYMandi continues in the Fight, Flight, Freeze or Fawn series and lists out 8 things she does to calm her nervous system.  LESSONSList of 8 Things To Calm The Nervous System:Pet your dog or cat slowly and savor the momentListen to gentle music, maybe nature sounds like birds singingWrap yourself in a soft blanketTake mindful sips of your tea or mindful bites as you begin eatingCalm your breathing (box breathing or double the exhale than the inhale)Sensory walksCalming essential oils diffused or on your wristDaycation (a day away with no distractions) or at least an hour away RESOURCESNEW! If you'd like to help sustain this podcast project to help empower others too, buy your host a coffee. Coffee Cheers!Mandi mentioned Forest Bathing (consciously connecting with what’s around you) offered at The Huntington Library and Gardens near Los Angeles.You can find Mandi on Instagram @WomenAwareAndPrepared to tell her which of the 8 things listed are most helpful to you!Her website is WomenAwareAndPrepared.com where you can sign up for her weekly Tuesday Tip emails (at the bottom of the website) to stay safer and feel more empowered. You’ll receive a downloadable list of Mandi’s favorite 10 things to do to stay safer.Music by Andrea Hamilton Binley at HopefulPop.com.The primary purpose of the Women Aware and Prepared Podcast is to educate and inform. This podcast series does not constitute advice or services. Please use common sense for your own situation.Send me a message