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How to Hack Your Nervous System to Heal Your Brain/Body, Decrease Stress, and Anxiety

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Updated: Dec 2, 2022




Do you ever feel like your body and brain are at war? You’re exhausted from the stress of the day, your muscles ache from that workout, or your mind is racing with thoughts about work or home life. Your body is constantly under attack, and it takes a toll on your mind and body. We all want to feel balanced, happy, healthy, and peaceful every day. But that doesn’t always happen. Our lives are busy, stressful, and filled with chaos—often without any control over those circumstances. It’s impossible to eliminate stressors in our lives completely (at least not yet), but what we can do is hack our nervous system, so we recover faster after stressors strike again.

What is a Hacking Your Nervous System?


Hacking your nervous system means taking initiative to your health and well-being. Instead of waiting for sickness to happen and then treating the symptoms, hacking your nervous system means taking small steps each day to improve your health and well-being. You can hack your nervous system by implementing slight changes in your life, like eating a healthy diet, getting enough sleep, and exercising to release stress and tension in your muscles. When you take control of your health, you can avoid getting sick, recover faster when you do get sick, and feel happier in your daily life.

How to Hack Your Nervous System to Heal Your Brain/Body


Eat healthy fats. Healthy fats like extra virgin olive oil are rich in antioxidants, which are important for preventing cognitive decline (which may occur naturally as you age). They can also help you sleep better and regulate your hormone levels. When we don’t get enough fats in our diet, our brain cells can’t function at their full potential. - Eat colorful produce. Different colored foods contain different nutrients, but they also have different effects on your nervous system. Eating a diet rich in brightly colored fruits and vegetables can help regulate your mood and increase your ability to focus. - Unplug yourself. We are more plugged in than ever before, which can have a negative impact on our health and well-being. Consider unplugging from technology for a time every day, whether that’s taking a break from your devices after work or setting time aside in the morning before your devices are turned on. - Get enough sleep. Sleep is important for every part of your life—including your health and wellness. If you don’t get enough sleep, your body doesn’t have enough time to repair itself and you are more likely to get sick.

Breathing Exercises to Hack Your Nervous System


Alternate nostril breathing. Alternate nostril breathing is an effective way to help you relax. Close your right nostril with your thumb and breathe out through your left nostril. Now close your left nostril and inhale through your right nostril. Now exhale through your left nostril and repeat. - Take a breather. A quick breathing exercise that can be done when you feel stressed or overwhelmed is to simply close your eyes and take five long, deep breaths. Focus on each breath as it goes in and out of your body, and when you’re done, allow yourself to feel more relaxed. - Mindful meditation. Meditation doesn’t have to be complicated—in fact, the simplest form of meditation is called mindful breathing, where you focus all of your attention on your breath and the sensations of your body. - Visualization. A quick visualization exercise can help relax your brain, reduce stress, and improve your emotional regulation. Close your eyes, take a few deep breaths, and imagine yourself in a peaceful place that makes you feel calm.

Standing Exercises to Hack your Nervous System


Wall slides. Stand with your back against a wall and your feet about six inches away from the wall. Slide your back down the wall until your knees are bent at a 90-degree angle. Hold the position for 5-10 seconds and then slide back up the wall to straighten your legs again. Repeat the exercise ten times. - Wall squats. Stand with your back against a wall and your feet about six inches away from the wall. Slowly lower yourself down into a squatting position, keeping your knees at a 90-degree angle. Hold the position for 5-10 seconds and then slide back up the wall to straighten your legs again. Repeat the exercise ten times. - Wall push-ups. Stand with your back against a wall and your feet about six inches away from the wall. Place your hands against the wall at shoulder height and slowly lower yourself down until your elbows are at 90 degrees. Hold the position for 5-10 seconds and then slide back up the wall to straighten your legs again. Repeat the exercise ten times.

Body awareness exercises to hack your nervous system


Progressive muscle relaxation. This type of relaxation exercise is designed to target specific muscle groups in your body and help you relax and focus. When you are stressed or anxious, your muscles tense, which can cause additional stress on your body. - Visualization. A quick visualization exercise can help relax your brain, reduce stress, and improve your emotional regulation. Close your eyes, take a few deep breaths, and imagine yourself in a peaceful place that makes you feel calm.

Coaching mindset exercises to help you regulate your nervous system


Visualize the path to success. When you’re feeling overwhelmed or stressed, it’s easy to get caught up in negative thoughts and feelings. Instead of letting those thoughts take over, take a moment to visualize the path to success. Imagine yourself following a path toward the best possible outcome.

Conclusion


Our bodies are constantly under attack. From environmental pollutants to harmful food additives, and an unhealthy diet, it’s not surprising that we often feel tired and unwell. In order to feel happier and healthier, we need to create a healthy lifestyle that can protect us from these negative influences. To do this, we need to take a proactive approach to our health and well-being. Taking small steps each day to improve your diet, fitness, and mindset can help you to feel healthier and happier. Hacking your nervous system is an important part of this process. By taking control of your health, you can avoid getting sick, recover faster when you do get sick, and feel happier in your daily life.

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