5 Ways to Support Your Nervous System During Stressful Seasons

DISCLAIMER: This content is for educational use only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Please consult your healthcare provider for personalized guidance.

During stressful seasons your body may shift into a constant state of fight or flight through activation of the sympathetic nervous system. Holidays, busy work cycles, or major life transitions can overwhelm natural rhythms. The parasympathetic nervous system, led by the vagus nerve, brings you back to rest and balance. With a few intentional practices, you can strengthen this system and create a sense of stillness even when life feels heavy. (1)

1. Create Anchors in Your Day

Anchors are small, consistent routines that signal safety and stability to your nervous system during chaos. Anchors help activate your parasympathetic nervous system, which is responsible for “rest and digest”. 

Simple anchors could be:

• Taking 5 minutes for deep breathing
• Making a cup of tea in the morning or at night before bed
• Going for a short walk outside to clear your mind 

These moments give you a sense of calm and control, lowering stress hormones like cortisol over time. (2)

2. Set Clear Boundaries and Rest 

When you are constantly working, being social, or on digital devices too much your nervous system can become overstimulated by constant demands. Setting clear boundaries protects your time and energy by sending signals to your nervous system that it is not in danger and can relax. 

A few ways to rest with intention are:

• Taking a 10-minute break from your computer
• Having a phone-free meal
• Going for a mindful walk without distractions
• Doing a body scan, relaxing each muscle group from feet to head
• Closing your eyes and focusing only on your breath

Rest is a form of boundary-setting that gives your body and mind time to recover and allows your vagus nerve to signal safety. (3)

3. Emotional Check-Ins and Journaling 

Holding in emotions keeps your nervous system on edge. Checking in with yourself and journaling helps give your system a release and brings clarity. (4)

Ways to practice emotional check-ins:

• Spend 10 minutes writing down thoughts and feelings
• Name the emotions you notice in your body
• Use your journal to shift from reacting to reflecting

This simple practice calms a dysregulated system and eases the burden on your vagus nerve, helping it guide you back to balance. 

4. Mindful Movement and Somatic Work 

Stress often shows up as tension in the body. Gentle movement and somatic practices help release that tension and bring you back into the present moment. (5)

Support your nervous system with:

• Gentle stretching or yoga
• A short walk outside
• Slow, intentional breathing
• Grounding by standing barefoot on the earth

These practices tell your vagus nerve the body is safe, helping you feel calm and steady.

5. Try My Vagus Nerve Balance™ Tincture

Stressful seasons can push the nervous system into overdrive. BALANCE™ is designed to help bring it back to center by stimulating vagus nerve activity and nourishing the microbiota-gut-brain axis.

Inside BALANCE™ you’ll find:

• Saffron
• GABABLISS™
• Adaptogens
• Functional mushrooms
• L-Theanine
• Colloidal gold and minerals
• A proprietary terpene stack

How to use it:

• 3-6 pumps under the tongue
• Breathe deeply and let your body soften
• Use daily to support restful sleep, steady mood, and long-term adaptability

Each 60 ml pump bottle provides 60 servings that fit easily into your daily rhythm, whether at home or on the go.

To learn more about My Vagus Nerve Balance™ read our  Balance™ Tincture eBook.

Stressful seasons are part of life, but you can learn to meet them with stillness. Simple daily practices like creating anchors, protecting your rest, checking in with your emotions, and moving your body help your nervous system find balance. BALANCE™ can be a gentle support, encouraging your vagus nerve to send signals of safety. With time, these rhythms guide you back into a natural state of rest, repair, and renewal, even when life feels overwhelming.