#margecouture

meditate first thing in the morning

journal any thoughts to clear your mind

dance to your favorite songs

get lost in a book

take a walk

exercise + move your body

make home cooked meals

hot shower before bed

stretch with deep breathing

watch more sunrises + sunsets

play board + skill games on free time

watch comfort movies without your phone

sip tea while watching rain fall

morning sun on your face

turmeric

ginger

blueberries

spinach

salmon

walnuts

kefir

sauerkraut

in my control

my actions

the way i respond

my values & goals

my boundaries

my beliefs

my choices

my perspective & mindset

what i take responsibility for

what i focus on

how i spend my time

how i engage

in my influence

my health

my wellness & wellbeing

my connections

relationship dynamics

my reputation

certain aspects of the future

my energy

my environment

my finances

not in my control

the past

my memories

regrets

others feelings

others thoughts

others words

others beliefs

others behaviors & responses

politics

world conflict

aging

illness

loss

the weather

early bedtime

daily walks outside

drinking water like its a personality

staying home

slow mornings

daily routines

prioritizing my nervous system

reading articles

having a full am and pm skincare routine

taking care of my gut health

not wasting money on trends

animals > people

not taking opinions personally

nostalgia

july will be good to you

july will be kind

july will be light

july will bring peace

july will bring clarity

july will be blessed

july will be comforting

july will be gentle

july will be filled with love

july will be filled with celebrations

the foods you eat

the books you read

the chances you take

the habits you stick to

the media you consume

the thoughts in your head

so far, i've been dedicating this season to regulating my nervous system. i find myself more balanced and harmonized when doing so. here are some key tips to a successful soft nervous system reset:

letting yourself hum quietly or with music. this allows vibrations to soothe from within. breath + sound = nervous system bath.

holding something warm in your hands for longer than usual. not drinking, just holding. this is grounding through warmth and weight.

wearing soft, loose clothing. wear comfortable clothes and get your pajamas a size up. by removing what constricts, it relieves your skin and softens your entire body.

watch fire, waves or candlelight. taking deep breaths while doing this relaxes your nervous system completely. your brain slows down and your body follows the rhythm.

lying on warm ground or resting your head against a tree. getting grounded with the earth is a must.

closing your eyelids and letting the sunlight rest on you. this gently signals safety to your whole nervous system. it's rest even when you are awake and a great source of vitamin d.

lymphatic massages. doing these consistently release all tension and drainage in your body. perfect for detoxing and sculpting your body. this is nervous system regulating from the outside.