One of the most powerful aspects of healing is learning how to tend to your own nervous system outside of our time together in sessions. While craniosacral therapy and energy work help bring your body into balance, there are many simple practices you can bring into your daily life to support that same sense of calm, clarity, and regulation.

Here are a few ways to begin:

1. Tune Into the Music Around You

Music has a direct effect on your nervous system. A fast, heavy beat might make your heart race, while soft, melodic tones can slow your breath and bring ease. Try paying attention to how different sounds affect your body and emotions. Ask yourself:

Do I feel energized or drained by this song?
Does this rhythm help me focus, or does it agitate me?

Create playlists that match your intention, one for grounding and relaxation, another for joy and movement. Your nervous system will thank you.

2. Notice What You Consume

What we take into our bodies, food, drink, media, and even conversations, affects how regulated we feel. Notice how your system responds after a cup of coffee versus herbal tea, or after taking in the news, compared to reading something uplifting.

Gentle suggestions:

Choose whole, nourishing foods that leave you feeling steady rather than spiking and crashing.
Be mindful of alcohol or sugar when you’re already feeling stressed.
Give yourself breaks from overstimulating media.

Consumption isn’t just about diet; it’s about what you feed your body, mind, and spirit.

3. Clear Out the Clutter

Your physical space has a profound impact on your inner space. Too much clutter can overwhelm your senses and signal chaos to your nervous system. Notice how you feel after tidying one drawer or clearing a corner of your home. That small act of order can create an inner exhale.

Try these micro practices:

Open a window and let fresh air in.
Light a candle or incense.
Spend five minutes clearing surfaces before bed to invite rest.

4. Use Breath as Your Anchor

When you feel anxious, your breath often becomes shallow. Try slowing it down: inhale for four counts, exhale for six. Longer exhales tell your nervous system it is safe to settle and relax. This is a practical tool you carry everywhere with you, no equipment necessary.

5. Invite in Pleasure and Play

Regulation doesn’t have to be serious work. Joyful moments like dancing in your kitchen, taking a warm bath, skincare, cuddling with your pet, stepping outside for sunshine, and stepping barefoot on the grass are all medicine for your nervous system. Give yourself permission to weave in more of what feels good.

Closing Thoughts

Your body is always listening. By paying attention to the environments, foods, sounds, and habits that soothe or stress you, you begin to create your own toolkit for balance. Between our sessions, these everyday practices can help you come back to your center and remind your system what it feels like to be safe, open, and at ease.

Everyday Practices to Support Your Nervous System at Home