[VIDEO] Working With Your Nervous System for More Lasting Change

Today our topic is your nervous system and why it matters. If you are even tangentially interested in personal growth, which I'm guessing you probably are if you're listening to this podcast, you've likely heard about your nervous system and nervous system regulation. A lot of personal growth focuses on mindset and understanding and working with the thoughts that you have. This is really huge, important life-changing work, it's a big part of what I do, it's what we've talked about in the first two episodes - but here's the thing, I don't actually think that you can make a real lasting change unless you also address your nervous system. Our nervous system is so crucial in driving, how you act, what you think, and how you are day to day. You’ll see that if you don't actually work with it, you’re going to be fighting an uphill battle if you're only working with your thoughts while ignoring your nervous system. After today's episode, you’ll have some foundational information on your nervous system and why your nervous system matters to you in your life. You'll also learn about your nervous system defaults and how to start shifting that. I hope this helps!
Topics:
-- What actually makes up your nervous system - the autonomic and somatic nervous system and the role that both of these play in your day to day life
-- How your nervous system is crucial for your survival and the pitfalls this can present in the middle of a stressful moment (no matter the danger level)
-- The Polyvagal Theory and why it’s important to understand it in relation to the moments you find yourself shutting down
-- What the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems are responsible for and which one to focus on when you want to see specific changes
-- Finding the amount of stress your nervous system can take while still staying moderately regulated and how to shrink or expand this
-- How to make change feel easier and more natural by consciously interacting with your nervous system to train it to feel okay and safe
Episode Resources:
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[@3colors388]

What i dont understand cecelia is ' i see some people and they're very consistent in their work, study or routine? Is there nervous system regulated all the time? And how does one regulate nervous system in case of a loss of job?

[@ceceliabmandryk]

That's so hard to say without more information- I was super consistent with a pretty disregulated nervous system because I was afraid of consequences.
So the story is always more nuanced than we think...
This space is beyond the scope of coaching but I would start by getting clear about what story am I telling about the job loss and what feelings does it bring up! And if you want more support (weekly group coaching) this might be an amazing time for it.