The Best Strategies to Calm Your Nerves: Nervousness & Nervous System
Even after all the work we put in, our nerves can get the best of us. The brain often tricks us into reacting to situations that remind us of past painful experiences, even when the future is uncertain. Uncertainty and nervousness can breed insecurities, anxiety and even paranoia in our minds. During these points of trigger, it’s essential to differentiate between a gut feeling and overthinking. Overthinking is led by fear, an emotional designed to help us survive. It takes over your whole system, making every worry and doubt about the future replay in your mind. Yet, it’s not always accurate and might fold us into making the wrong decision or act rashly.
It’s best to ask yourself, what specifically is the same between my current and previous situation? Is the decision I want to make based on fear or wisdom?
Wisdom learns from the past, not let the past run our lives in the future. Sometimes the best decision is to stay in the present and not force yourself to make a decision in the moment just because you don’t want to deal with the anxiety of waiting. The hard thing to do is the simplest thing and that’s to wait on the right time to decide.
Identify your Level of Nervousness
Insecurity: feeling self-doubt or lacking confidence, often linked to not feeling good enough.
Anxiety: excessive worrying, negative outlook on the future, which can manifest physically (i.e. symptoms include increased heart rate, sweating, panic attack…etc.)
Paranoia: extreme distrust and suspicion, often creating irrational beliefs that others are plotting against you. It’s a stronghold on your mind that doesn’t easily listen to reason.
5 Physical Calming Techniques:
Your level of nervousness is more than psychological—it’s also physiological. There’s a reason why it’s called your nervous system. Anxiety, paranoia, any level of nervousness affects your heart rate, blood pressure and rate of breathing. Think of the phrase “you’re raising my blood pressure” or “you’re making my blood boil. Emotions are tied to your body’s response to stress.
Below are 5 techniques and strategies to calm your nerves from the ground up: that is letting your body lead your mind into relaxation. Click each link to learn more.
Conclusion
By identifying your triggers and practicing self-awareness, you can better manage nervousness. The key is staying present, using calming techniques, and making decisions based on wisdom, and not fear. The featured blogs offer actionable steps to help calm your nerves and achieve peace. Ready for real transformation through coaching from someone who’s lived through PTSD and has now overcome? Contact Coach Dee today.
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About the Author: Coach Dee
Deborah Park, known as Coach Dee, is the owner of Drip Training LLC and an ACE Certified Personal Trainer and Health Coach. With a background in architecture and kinesiology from the University of Virginia, she has extensive experience in personal training and athletic coaching in a clinical (physical therapy) setting. Coach Dee combines her scientific knowledge with years of hands-on experience to create programs that empower clients to regain control over their bodies and minds.
Her journey into personal training was deeply influenced by her personal struggles, including recovering from a life-changing car accident that led to PTSD and pain from scoliosis. This experience gave her a unique understanding of the connection between mental health and physical well-being. Coach Dee is committed to helping clients develop resilience, build strength, and rediscover their confidence—no matter the challenges they face.
