6 ways to regulate your nervous system (according to neuroscience)

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[kimboleeekimkim]

1. If you're stressed two inhales quickly and one long exhale.
2. If you're anxious go for a walk.
3. If you're sad acknowledge your feelings and move your body.
4. If you're angry look out window dilate your gaze.
5. If you're not motivated focus a spot on your screen and ignore everything else.
6. If you're insecure write down your strengths.

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You can’t always control what happens, but you can control how you react to resolve the problems

[Lackadal]

probably one of the most helpful and compact videos for modern society, thank you!

[guillermobarron]

I love going out for a walk to decrease anxiety. One important thing to look out for is not walking in a busy street. Last week I did that and had a big anxiety peak.

[ChloeTheePayne]

hell i LOVE discussions about reparenting ourselves as adults! like YES now that i'm old enough to better understand the needs of my inner child i'm gonna treat that kiddo so here you go you get all the deep breaths when ur upset and i'm gonna tell you how valid those feelings are and after working hard and focusing on All The Tasks then guess what we're also gonna celebrate cuz you deserve it lil me, let's dance or laugh or enjoy a freaking snack i love you lil inner child and you're doing great sweetie 🥰🥰🥰

[TakeBackYourMind]

Exercise is really great when you're anxious, it even fights off the symptoms of anxiety for up to a few hours after doing it. Something I learnt from therapy, and it's really effective.

[shenelledraws]

finals month. right on time, as usual.

[zg]

I grew up watching Anna Akana and am grateful now for the influence she has had on my life

[Dethikah]

These are great tips I'll try, plus your fancy walk is hilarious 😆

[sunnyjanna]

OMG!!! I finally understand why I sometimes stare into the distance for many seconds (and everyone is freaked out by it). My nervous system is trying to calm itself down.

[LouisLuzuka]

also, the wardrobe changes are so pleasing!!

[Sofia-heqw]

Also something that I find really helps is using the 5 senses to calm yourself down
For example: dunking your face in ice water, lighting a scented candle, listen to calming music, take a hot shower/bath, eat something comforting (but not in excess), watching something with cool visuals, etc. and really focus on perceiving that sense you're exposing yourself to.

[anneabig]

anna out here always giving me the info i need <33 thank u for still posting and being a light as always

[LouisLuzuka]

shoutout to the camera man, this is a dreamy kind of look I really like this Anna! patreon gang checking in!

[shreyashenoy]

thank you for making this! Have come back to watch it whenever i feel a bit nervous and it has actually helped! ❤

[kelthusad]

that was really helpful, thank you Anna🥺

[fuh-ran]

early! needed this rn anna, thank u! <3

[mLeyViRuS]

Incredible! Your content is so valuable! I've been following your content since 2013 and I can finally say this is peak Anna Akana

[FuzzyStripetail]

Although it made your nervous system less nervous, looking out the window without specifically looking at anything was always a pane for me.

[MrNiceGuy]

I remember seeing one of your videos 4 or 5 years ago. very entertaining. And I think you even taught me something about myself. Good to see you're still going strong.