Your nervous system

Calming the nervous system in everyday life: small routines that help you get back to yourself

Do you often feel “under power” even though you are actually tired? Then this is not automatically a sign of weakness – it is often an indication that your nervous system has been running in stress mode for a long time. Women aged 40+ with a lot of responsibility are particularly familiar with this: working during the day, unable to switch off in the evening, sleeping restlessly at night.

Our nervous system switches roughly between tension (alert) and relaxation (regeneration). If there is too much going on at the same time (job, family, mental to-do lists, emotional issues), the body tends to remain “alert”. And then “finally getting off work” is sometimes not enough to really wind down. The good thing is that you can teach your system to feel safe again – without big programs, but with minute routines.

3 mini-steps to reduce stress (without pressure)

1) Exhale for longer (60 seconds)
Breathe in through your nose – and exhale for twice as long. This can help your system to let off the gas.

2) Ground contact (30 seconds)
Place both feet firmly on the floor. Feel the support. It sounds simple – but for many people it is a real “anchor” when their head is spinning.

3) Evening conclusion (2 minutes)
Write down 3 words: “What was a lot of today?” This gives your day an end – and a signal to your nervous system: it’s time to take a break.

How dōTERRA products can accompany you

No promises of a cure – but as loving support in your routine:

• Essential oils for the moment of rest:
  A calming fragrance in the evening (e.g. lavender) in the diffuser or rub 1 drop in your hands and smell consciously: not “because it solves everything”, but to give the body a clear ritual: Now is the time for rest.
• Citrus oils for the day when you’re feeling heavy and overwhelmed:
  Many people find fresh scents brightening and clarifying – ideal as a mini-reset between two appointments.
• Vital substances as an ‘inner foundation’:
  If you give a lot, a simple vital substance routine (micronutrients) can help you feel more stable overall. Not as a substitute for sleep, breaks and boundaries – rather as a foundation to help your body feel better. The important thing here is to start small, remain suitable for everyday life and not be a perfectionist.

If you notice that you break off quickly: make it tiny. It’s better to have a routine that you really stick to than a perfect plan that stresses you out.

If you like, write me “NERVENSYSTEM” via the contact form. I will then send you a very simple 5-minute routine (incl. oil & vital substance ideas) to suit your everyday life – without pressure, at your own pace.

Note: This article does not replace medical advice. Please seek medical/therapeutic support if you experience persistent discomfort or severe stress.