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The ART of
Self-Nurturing
6 Ways to Nourish Your Nervous
System
BY KELLEY GRIMES , MSW
In my counseling practice , I regularly spend time talking to people about how to settle their nervous systems . My clients often feel overwhelmed by high levels of stress , too much responsibility in their lives , unrealistic expectations of themselves , and trying to balance nurturing themselves and caring for everyone in their lives .
In addition , navigating difficult life transitions , ongoing changes , and things outside their control also dysregulates their nervous systems . When I teach women about how stress impacts their bodies and brains , they feel much more empowered and compassionate toward themselves .
Living in overwhelm leaves their nervous systems constantly activated . They report feeling anxious , depressed , resentful , frustrated , reactive when challenges arise , and operating out of crisis management mode .
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