Signs of an overwhelmed system and 3 steps to kickstart your healing…

Irritability and moodiness 

Lack of motivation 

Hyper vigilance 

Digestive issues

Fatigue 

Chronic health issues 

Low energy 

Restlessness 

When the system is overwhelmed your thought process is also clouded, as you have been in survival mode for a long time. 

It’s hard to get unstuck because you struggle to think straight to find your way out. 

Let’s simplify the first few steps. 

The most important 3 actions you can take to start bringing your system to a healthier baseline is to: 

🌿 Focus on creating a felt sense of safety. 

You can do this by inviting a bit of order to your environment and adding some beauty to your surroundings, such as flowers, plants, pictures around the house etc… 

🌿 Add small pauses to your day. 

This doesn’t need to be an elaborate practice. It can be a few moments or a minute here and there throughout your day. Pausing often, showing your body that it is safe here and now, moment to moment. Allowing your body to look around or sit for a few minutes to have a cup of tea, a few moments with your pet etc…

🌿 Allow your body to rest. 

Your body has been in survival for a long time. Allow yourself to rest and sleep without guilt. Rest will be an important part of the recovery process. 

Disclaimer: The signs mentioned in this post can vary from person to person and they don’t all show up at once. It’s nuanced.