From reducing sensory overload to educating ourselves, here are a few ways to build capacity within the nervous system.

The way our nervous system reacts to stress or trauma depends on a lot of factors. From our relationship with stress to the way we handle trauma to external factors, the nervous system goes into the fight, flight, freeze or fawn mode. Psychologist Kelly Vincent shared a few ways by which we can build capacity within our nervous system.(Unsplash)

Slow it down: One of the best things we can do when we feel too overwhelmed is to slow it down. Instead of getting too much into the rush, we should take a break. (Unsplash)

Focus on connection: We can turn to the people we love and we safe around. Focusing on the connections that we love can help us calm down. (Unsplash)

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