Regulating Our Nervous Systems
Animals instinctively assess their environment for safety, and humans can harness this same awareness to regulate their nervous systems. Taking just five seconds to ground oneself can profoundly transform interactions, especially in high-pressure roles like nursing or social work. Reflecting on the sustainability of such intense work is crucial, as it invites a deeper understanding of personal limits and the importance of self-care in service to others.In this clip
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Related Questions
Is it true that the nervous system needs a different input at the right time to change a reaction, as discussed in episode #273: Overcoming Challenges and Birthing a New You with Christine Hassler and the clip Navigating Triggers? For example, if a person has a fear or phobia and their body becomes reactive when they encounter a trigger, would a solution be to try to calm the body with breathwork at that moment? Would this approach provide a different input to the nervous system so that over time it stops being activated by the original trigger? Is this how Pavlov's dogs experiment is used as a tool for changing the nervous system's responses?
What is a mindfulness practice for the nervous system?