Ep.50: A Different Way to Start the New Year: Awe and the Nervous System

At the start of a new year, most conversations centre around goals, habits and productivity. In this episode, I invite you to pause and consider a different approach.We explore the role of awe, not as a lofty or extreme experience, but as a powerful and often overlooked regulator of the nervous system. Awe helps shift the body out of constant alert and into a state of safety, perspective and capacity.I share personal reflections from the past few weeks, including time spent outdoors, slowing down over Christmas, and a shared New Year’s Day sea swim here in Spain and how these moments created a sense of space that no routine or plan could replicate.We talk about:Why life can start to feel rushed when we stay inward-focused for too longHow awe supports nervous system regulation and emotional resilienceThe difference between discipline and capacity when it comes to sustainable healthEveryday ways to experience awe without needing dramatic life changesThis episode is for you if you’re entering the new year feeling capable but tired, successful but stretched, and ready for a way of living that feels more spacious and sustainable.As you move into 2026, I invite you to reflect not just on what you want to achieve but on what helps you feel alive!I would love to hear how you experience awe in January. Tag me in your stories @therootcause1If you would love to work with me in January - you can apply here: https://the-root-cause.co.uk/health-coaching/Nikki x