C is for Calm the Nervous System – The CALM Method
Calm is a Biological State—Not Just a Mindset
Most women are told to “just relax” without being given a real method to do so. But calm isn’t a personality trait—it’s the state of a regulated nervous system. When you understand this, you stop blaming yourself for being stressed and start working with your body to restore balance.
Your nervous system controls how safe you feel in the world. It governs digestion, breath, emotions, and even thought patterns. When it’s dysregulated, you’re not simply “stressed”—you’re physically and emotionally out of sync.
Signs of a Dysregulated Nervous System
- Trouble sleeping
- Racing thoughts
- Emotional reactivity
- Constant fatigue or irritability
The antidote isn’t pushing harder or being more productive. The antidote is safety. You calm your nervous system by sending your body cues that it is safe to rest, breathe, and soften.
How to Calm the Nervous System with the CALM Method
- Practice slow breathing with extended exhales
- Use micro-movements that signal ease, like rolling your shoulders
- Engage in rhythm: rocking, tapping, or humming
These small practices activate the vagus nerve—your body’s natural calming pathway—and help reset your nervous system to a more regulated state. Over time, they become powerful tools to build resilience and restore inner steadiness.
Next: A is for Awaken Awareness
Try the 5-Day Calm Reset
If you want to experience this shift in your own body, I created the 5-Day Calm Reset. Each day gives you a short, simple practice—breathwork, micro-movements, or mindful pauses—to restore calm and balance.