Calm your nervous system and feel balanced again

Over the past few weeks, I felt it again: my body was asking for rest. Not to work harder, be stricter, or become even more productive, but rather to slow down. So I wrote down a personal reset plan for my nervous system in my notes. And I thought: let me share it with you; maybe you'll recognize it too.

We live in a world full of stimuli, speed, and expectations. But I hear more and more women around me (and myself as well) say, "I just can't keep up anymore." Burnout is more common than ever, and our bodies sometimes cry out for gentleness.

This isn't a plan to "fix yourself," but to support your system. Back to basics, to peace and gentleness.

My nervous system reset: small rituals with a big effect

1. Slow down, with everything

Our nervous system responds to pace. So: eat more slowly, walk more calmly, breathe more deeply. It sounds simple, but it works.

2. Say no more often

Put yourself first. Mel Robbins' "Let Them" theory helps me immensely with this: let others do their thing; you don't have to catch them.

3. 3-5 minutes breathing exercise

Every morning and evening. My favorites? The breathing techniques of Huberman and Joe Dispenza. This helps me connect with my body immediately.

4. Swimming (or immersing yourself in nature)

I feel completely grounded after a dip in cold water. No ocean nearby? A cold shower or a barefoot walk works just as well!

5. Go to bed early

A consistent evening routine is my holy grail. My body recovers best when I prioritize sleep.

6. Relax consciously: my 'Stress-Free Zone'

Every day, 10 minutes with my legs up the wall and deep breathing. It sounds simple, but this is where the real reset begins.

7. Offline after 8:30 PM

Phone off, stimuli off, and my mind in rest mode. My favorite time of the day.

8. Daily exercise

Not to lose weight or "achieve something," but to get my energy flowing. Think walking, yoga, swimming, Pilates, or strength training, whatever I feel like doing.

9. Yin yoga

Slow, gentle, and healing. 10-20 minutes in the morning, often from home with an online class.

Supplements that support my nervous system

At Optemuse we've developed a few products that I use myself during such a reset:

• Magnesium Citrate : Helps my body and mind relax, especially in the evening before going to bed.
• Relax Support : With soothing herbs, ideal for inner turmoil or overstimulation.
• Probiotic Support : Because healthy intestinal flora also influences your mood and stress levels.
• Sleep Support : For deep, natural sleep without addictive substances.

I don't use all of these supplements at the same time, but choose what my body needs at that moment.

Grounding foods & habits

• A maximum of one cup of coffee a day, before 12:00, for my rhythm and nervous system.
• Cooking for yourself during the week, eating out on the weekend.
• Try not drinking alcohol for three weeks = clearer head, better sleep.
• Don't eat "perfectly," but nourishingly. Listen to what your body needs.

Finally, be kind to yourself

Don't expect perfection; every little step counts. You don't have to prove anything; just deciding to be gentler with yourself is a victory. You are enough, just the way you are.

Love,

Laura – Optemuse