How your nervous system impacts your focus and energy.

Published 25 days ago • 1 min read

Hi Reader

When you think of burnout, do you picture exhaustion and overwhelm? Being "tired" (weary and worn out to be sure) is often part of it, but there is much more to it and the root cause is much deeper. To understand better, we need to look to your nervous system.

Your nervous system is your body’s command center. It’s meant to rev you up when there’s danger, and then settle you back down once you’re safe. But here’s the challenge: your brain doesn’t distinguish between a wild animal chasing you and an inbox overflowing with messages. The same stress response is triggered again and again without discerning why and without recovery.

When you never allow time for recovery, you don’t just feel stressed, you feel disconnected, foggy, irritable, and unlike yourself. That’s nervous system overload. And left unchecked, it’s the fast track to burnout.

In this week’s episode of the Positively Living® Podcast, I explain why supporting your nervous system is essential for your energy, your productivity, and your health. You’ll learn the science behind what’s happening, how to recognize the signs of overload, and simple practices you can start today to bring yourself back into balance.

>> Listen to Episode 279 here.

>> Read the Blog Post here.

One of suggestions to supporting your nervous system is intentionally seeking more joy in your life. If you haven't check out the Positively Productive Toolkit and the Joy List workbook inside, this is your reminder. It's a quick and powerful way to build your own menu of nervous system resets.

With compassion and encouragement,
♥
Lisa

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