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Everyone is diagnosing a “dysregulated nervous system” these days - so here’s the version without the jargon. You know t...
25/08/2026

Everyone is diagnosing a “dysregulated nervous system” these days - so here’s the version without the jargon.

You know that feeling when you can’t relax even though you’re not doing anything?

Or when you’re tired but wired?

Or when you collapse on the coach after a hectic day and now you can’t make dinner?

Or when you feel so tired that you’re stuck in bed and you can’t get up.

Or when suddenly you’re yelling at your partner because they looked at you funny.

These are all examples of when your nervous system is not regulated (aka dysregulated) - you’re not feeling as calm, playful, at rest or peaceful as you would like - something is just a bit off.

This is totally normal. It is not possible for us to be regulated at all times.

Deregulation isn’t bad. It’s not something to panic about fixing.

Sometimes our body & mind gets a bit stuck and needs a gentle reminder to shift out of that state. We can do this through regulation tools like deep breaths, mindfulness, a walk in nature and grounding.

Just remember a healthy nervous system moves through all different states and feelings throughout the day and week - this is normal and doesn’t mean you are doing anything wrong if you are “dysregulated” today.

If you want to learn more about your nervous system and the states it moves through, comment WORKSHOP - and I’ll send you a video to watch 🫶

21/08/2026

If rotting on the couch & sleeping all day isn’t giving you any energy back, check out the 7 types of rest by Dr Saundra Dalton-Smith.

If that’s you, here’s the secret: Sleep and rest are not the same thing, although many of us incorrectly confuse the two.

1. You feel embarrassed for being silly or like you don’t know how to play.2. You feel a flicker of guilt doing somethin...
20/08/2026

1. You feel embarrassed for being silly or like you don’t know how to play.
2. You feel a flicker of guilt doing something just because it feels good, with no goal or outcome attached.
3. You struggle to feel free, even on a day off with nothing to prove.
4. You need permission before you’ll let yourself enjoy something - from someone else, or even from yourself.

None of that is a personality flaw - you’re not rigid, or weird, or not a good mum.

It’s what happens when a kid’s nervous system learns early that safety comes from being useful, not from being a free and wild kid.

If you were parenting your parents, or holding things together that weren’t yours to hold, play got pushed out. There wasn’t room for it. So now, as an adult, play can feel unfamiliar. Not because you don’t want it, but because some part of you never learned it was allowed.

You’re allowed to do something just because. No productivity required.

If this rings true for you & you want to feel more joy & playfulness in your life - head to the links in my bio to see how we can work together to change this for you!

The point is just to let your mind wander. To see the possibilities. To shift your focus from what is hard, to what oppo...
18/08/2026

The point is just to let your mind wander. To see the possibilities. To shift your focus from what is hard, to what opportunities are out there. You might surprise yourself when you let your thoughts explore & get curious 🤍

Save this & come back to it when you need to shift your perspective.

Most of us were never taught to ask ourselves “what does my nervous system need right now?”We were taught to push throu...
17/08/2026

Most of us were never taught to ask ourselves “what does my nervous system need right now?”
We were taught to push through. Or manage our time better. Just stress less! Take a chill pill 😂

But when you start asking that question, something shifts. It stops being “why can’t I cope” and starts being, “okay, my nervous system is detecting threat. My workload is huge, my family needs me, my social calendar is full. Of course it’s activated. That’s biology, not a personal failing.”

From that place you can actually do something useful.
Stress isn’t going anywhere, that’s just the reality of most of our lives. The goal isn’t to eliminate it, it’s to build enough regulation that you’re not completely floored by it.

That starts with the small stuff:
1. A slow exhale, longer than your inhale. Even 3 of them. The exhale activates your parasympathetic nervous system — your body’s brake pedal.
2. Step outside for 5 minutes. Natural light and a change of environment are nervous system cues for safety.
3. Put your hands on something warm. A hot drink, a warm shower. Warmth activates the soothing system. It’s not woo, it’s physiology.
4. Name what you’re feeling. Out loud or in writing. Labelling an emotion reduces its intensity in the brain.
5. Do one thing slowly, on purpose. Make your tea slowly. Eat lunch without your phone. Deliberate slowness tells your nervous system the threat has passed.
Tiny moments of I’ve got you to your own body. That’s regulation.
Save this for the next time stress hits 🤍

16/08/2026

Anxiety pulls you into the future, the “what if” loop, the racing thoughts, the mental spiral that feels impossible to stop.

Orienting brings you back to the present.

Look around and name 5 things you can see. Really look at it, name the colour, shape, texture. It sounds too simple to work, but this is nervous system science, not a mindset trick.

Naming what’s actually in front of you signals safety to your brain. You’re here, in the moment, not in the threat your mind is predicting will happen.

It will interrupt the spiral long enough to come back into your body, and that’s where regulation starts.

Save this for when you need the reminder xx

When your nervous system is stressed or overwhelmed, it can feel like you are stuck and the feeling will never go away. ...
14/08/2026

When your nervous system is stressed or overwhelmed, it can feel like you are stuck and the feeling will never go away. Try these simple techniques to send the message to your brain “I am ok, I am safe, I can do this”.

Let me know in the comments what techniques work for you!

12/08/2026

Chopping sweet potato like this randomly, and not in the perfect square pieces, made my skin crawl! Did that happen for you too?

It’s times like this that I realise that there is a perfectionist in me who thinks that even veggies need to be cut a certain way 🫠

sometimes when we have strict rules in our head about the way things need to done, we can feel anxious or stressed if we step out of line.

But it’s important to remember that not all rules serve us, we don’t need to hold onto it, so take a deep breath and remember that no one is going to tell us off for something little like this (unless you’re a chef!).

Can you challenge yourself with a little rouge veggie chopping to see what comes up for you?

12/08/2026

Chopping sweet potato like this randomly, and not in the perfect square pieces, made my skin crawl! Did that happen for you too?

It’s times like this that I realise that there is a perfectionist in me who thinks that even veggies need to be cut a certain way 🫠

sometimes when we have strict rules in our head about the way things need to done, we can feel anxious or stressed if we step out of line.

But it’s important to remember that not all rules serve us, take a deep breath and remember that no one is going to tell us off for something little like this (unless you’re a chef!).

Can you challenge yourself with a little rouge veggie chopping to see what comes up for you?

11/08/2026

Give this a go and let me know in the comments if it helps to soothe the anxious part of you and slow those racing thoughts down!

This is a technique that I use from time to time myself and with my clients - and it is incredibly helpful.

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