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12 simple changes to reset your overstimulated nervous system

Social media, the food we consume, the music we listen to, the thoughts we have: all these stimuli leave our nervous system altered. Here are innovative ways to not be so overstimulated....
Author: Patricia Alegsa
19-05-2024 12:02







  1. Change coffee for cocoa
  2. Change the music you listen to
  3. Not to unnecessarily stimulate oneself at certain moments
  4. The use of social media
  5. Be careful with excessive exposure to electronic devices
  6. Change meditation for breathing
  7. Change closed shoes for barefoot or open shoes
  8. Change polyester clothes for linen clothes
  9. Be careful with fasting
  10. Don't work continuously for many hours
  11. Switching your phone to dark mode
  12. Expose yourself to sunlight

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Your nervous system is being bombarded all the time with stimuli, generating chronic stress and exhaustion.

The most recent studies are finding links between short videos (like those on TikTok) and issues with sleeping, concentrating, and completing long tasks.

This happens because the nervous system is overly stimulated and needs to be reset.

What if you could reset your nervous system with some simple lifestyle changes?

The key is to make conscious changes in various aspects of your daily life.

Here are several transformative adjustments you can make to your lifestyle that will surely help you achieve lasting tranquility and balance.




Change coffee for cocoa




Coffee may give you a quick boost to get through your day, but its effect on cortisol levels can lead to chronic stress over time.

Instead, I suggest ceremonial cacao (cacao that has not been roasted or processed beyond what is necessary to make it safe for consumption).

Often referred to as the "nectar of the gods," ceremonial cacao provides a gentle yet effective energy lift along with a variety of benefits, such as improved mood and mental clarity.




Change the music you listen to




Aggressive music, such as rap or reggaeton, can generate adrenaline and keep you very agitated. This constant exaggeration can lead to exhaustion.

I suggest listening to calmer music, creating a relaxing atmosphere that promotes concentration.

Personally, listening to music or meditation classes when I wake up or before going to bed helped me sleep better.

I explain this in more detail in an article I wrote here.




Not to unnecessarily stimulate oneself at certain moments



If you are walking down the street to the gym or taking public transport to work, I suggest not listening to podcasts that require constant attention. Don't try to be productive all the time.

During these journeys is when we should reconnect with our senses by practicing mindfulness, pay attention to your surroundings. This will help you connect with your nervous system.

I recommend paying attention to the sense you use the least.

I'll tell you a personal anecdote about the sense of smell: I had forgotten to use my sense of smell, until I started paying attention to it.

Walk down the street and smell the environment: people's perfumes, the smell of grass, pavement, the flowers hanging from a window... pay attention to all the scents.

You'll discover that the street is smellier than you thought!

It's a very interesting way to "be present" and calm our anxiety.

I also have an article I wrote on how to reduce anxiety that you can read here:





The use of social media



Social media platforms (TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, Pinterest) are set up to "hijack" our mental attention, not just our time.

The stimuli to which social media subjects us not only affect the nervous system but could also be altering our way of thinking and processing information about the world around us.

Short videos, one after another, each one more stimulating than the last, disturb us. Many people are finding it difficult to watch a movie that lasts more than an hour for this reason.

My advice: reduce your use of social media. Set an alarm for no more than 40 minutes a day. It's even better if you completely avoid them for several days a week.




Be careful with excessive exposure to electronic devices




Several studies link electromagnetic waves from electronic devices to sleep and concentration problems.

For example, wireless headphones emit radiation that can negatively affect brain health. Switching to wired headphones can minimize this exposure and protect the nervous system.

Keep Wi-Fi devices away from your bedroom, and put your phone on airplane mode before going to sleep. Any device emitting electromagnetic signals may be impacting us.




Change meditation for breathing



This is one of the tips that worked best for me!

While meditation is effective, it often takes months to produce noticeable results.

On the other hand, breathing can help you feel grounded and at peace in just one session.

Try the "double inhalations" technique: take a full inhale, then take a quick second inhale to further fill your lungs and exhale slowly for 12 seconds. Repeat as needed.

It will instantly calm you!




Change closed shoes for barefoot or open shoes




Wearing shoes isolates you from the Earth's natural electromagnetic field. Connect by walking barefoot or wearing open shoes.

Connecting to our Earth can significantly reduce stress, improve sleep, and normalize cortisol levels.



Change polyester clothes for linen clothes




Polyester contains chemicals like dimethylfumarate and formaldehyde, which can disrupt the endocrine system.

On the other hand, linen and cotton are natural fibers that allow your body to function optimally without the risk of chemical exposure.




Be careful with fasting




Fasting may be trendy, but prolonged fasting can keep the body in a survival state, raising cortisol levels.

Instead, I suggest starting the day with a low-carb, high-good-fat meal to stabilize your energy and stress levels throughout the day.
I recommend reading this article:

Lose weight with the Mediterranean diet? Experts answer your questions




Don't work continuously for many hours




Continuous work without rest leads to chronic stress. Incorporate daily deep work sessions focused on essential tasks and take a weekly break.

This balance enhances performance and overall well-being.

Depending on the type of work you have, it's ideal to cut off any task we are doing every 40 or 50 minutes and take a 5 to 10-minute break.

I suggest reading more about this here:

10 methods for modern life anti-stress




Switching your phone to dark mode




Using normal mode on devices can strain your eyes and prolong screen time.

I suggest switching to dark mode to make your cellphone less appealing and reduce unnecessary stress and digital addiction.




Expose yourself to sunlight




We forget about sunlight! Which gives us vitamin D. An excess of bad publicity about sunlight has caused a large part of society to avoid sunlight and use sunscreen all the time.

Human beings are designed to receive sunlight, so there is no need to avoid it all the time.

I suggest you read this article I recently wrote where I detail more about it:


By making these lifestyle changes, you will be able to effectively calm your nervous system affected by stimuli, reduce chronic stress, and bring peace and balance to your life.

All of these changes can be made quickly! They don't require much effort and I have personally tried them, I assure you they have improved my quality of life.





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