“Your nervous system is like a car. The Sympathetic System is always on full acceleration. The parasympathetic system are your brakes, and the dysregulation is when pressing the gas pedal while the brake is on”
Do you ever find yourself reacting more intensely than needed? Perhaps you're constantly on edge, even when things are calm.
A simple question from your team triggers annoyance. Your child's interruption during a work call makes you want to scream. You'd rather climb the stairs than make small talk in the elevator. If this sounds familiar, this episode is for you. Today, we're diving into the science behind feeling easily overwhelmed and triggered, understanding your energetic capacity, and—most importantly—discovering how to reclaim your inner calm.
In this episode, we discuss:
Understanding Overload Effect and Energetic Capacity
Sympathetic and Parasympathetic Nervous Systems
Effects of Nervous System Dysregulation
Practical Techniques for Nervous System Regulation