12 Simple Changes to Reset Your Overstimulated Nervous System
Social media, the foods we consume, the music we listen to, the thoughts we have: all these stimuli leave our nervous system unsettled. Here are innovative ways to avoid being so overstimulated....Author: Patricia Alegsa
31-07-2025 11:11
Table of Contents
- Try swapping coffee for cacao 🎉
- Change your music, change your energy 🎶
- Fewer stimuli at key moments! 🚶♂️
- Social media: your time or your well-being? 📱
- Be careful with electronic devices 👀
- Having trouble meditating? Breathe deeply 🧘♀️
- Closed shoes vs. walking barefoot 🦶
- Polyester clothes? Better linen (or cotton) 👚
- Extreme fasting? Moderation, please 🍳
- Don’t work intensively for hours on end 🧑💻
- Put your phone in dark mode 🌙
- Sunlight, your secret ally ☀️
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Your nervous system receives stimuli all the time. This can cause chronic stress and exhaustion 😩. It’s no coincidence that so many people have been feeling on edge lately!
The latest studies confirm what we see in therapy: excessive consumption of short videos, like those on TikTok, causes serious problems with sleep, concentration, and even maintaining attention on long tasks.
Why does this happen? Because your nervous system is overstimulated and urgently needs a reset.
Can you imagine being able to reset your nervous system just by making some simple changes?
The key is to make conscious changes in your daily habits.
Below, I share simple but powerful adjustments to achieve more calm and balance in your life. They come with examples and practical tips that I always recommend in therapy!
Try swapping coffee for cacao 🎉
Coffee gives you a quick boost, but if you drink it often, it raises your cortisol (the stress hormone) and can leave you exhausted.
How about trying ceremonial cacao? (the kind that hasn’t been roasted or ultra-processed). They call it “the nectar of the gods” for a reason: it gives you energy more gently, improves your mood, and helps you think better.
Practical tip: If you need a "push," try a small cup of ceremonial cacao in the morning and notice how you feel the rest of the day.
Change your music, change your energy 🎶
Aggressive music (lots of rap, heavy reggaeton, etc.) can fill you with adrenaline and leave you drained by the end of the day.
I recommend alternating with relaxing music: ambient sounds, calm music, or even podcasts with soft voices.
Listening to relaxing playlists or guided meditations before bed helped me a lot.
You can learn more about my experience in how I solved my sleep problem in 3 months.
If you’re walking to the gym or work, don’t fall into the trap of trying to be productive at all costs. Instead of listening to “mental” podcasts, take advantage of the time to practice mindfulness.
Tip: Try paying attention to the sense you use least. For example, smell. I forgot to use it until one day I decided to stop and smell the streets, flowers, fresh grass… I discovered a world of new sensations!
Next time you go out, try to detect all possible smells. You’ll be surprised! 🙌
Want more ideas to reduce anxiety? I invite you to read my article: Effective techniques to overcome anxiety and lack of focus.
TikTok, Instagram, Facebook… are designed to hijack your attention (and they do it very well!). The problem? That bombardment of stimuli disrupts your nervous system and makes it hard to process reality.
It’s no surprise that many now struggle to watch a full movie. Try limiting your social media time. Set an alarm: no more than 40 minutes a day. Extra idea: give yourself social media-free days each week! Your mind will thank you.
Studies show that electromagnetic waves from your devices can affect your sleep and concentration. Did you know wireless headphones emit radiation? Opt for wired ones whenever you can.
Extra tips:
Fewer stimuli at key moments! 🚶♂️
If you’re walking to the gym or work, don’t fall into the trap of trying to be productive at all costs. Instead of listening to “mental” podcasts, take advantage of the time to practice mindfulness.
Tip: Try paying attention to the sense you use least. For example, smell. I forgot to use it until one day I decided to stop and smell the streets, flowers, fresh grass… I discovered a world of new sensations!
Next time you go out, try to detect all possible smells. You’ll be surprised! 🙌
Want more ideas to reduce anxiety? I invite you to read my article: Effective techniques to overcome anxiety and lack of focus.
Social media: your time or your well-being? 📱
TikTok, Instagram, Facebook… are designed to hijack your attention (and they do it very well!). The problem? That bombardment of stimuli disrupts your nervous system and makes it hard to process reality.
It’s no surprise that many now struggle to watch a full movie. Try limiting your social media time. Set an alarm: no more than 40 minutes a day. Extra idea: give yourself social media-free days each week! Your mind will thank you.
Be careful with electronic devices 👀
Studies show that electromagnetic waves from your devices can affect your sleep and concentration. Did you know wireless headphones emit radiation? Opt for wired ones whenever you can.
Extra tips:
- Keep WiFi away from your bedroom.
- Put your phone on airplane mode to sleep.
- Reduce screen exposure before bedtime.
Having trouble meditating? Breathe deeply 🧘♀️
Sometimes sitting down to meditate feels harder than it seems. I experienced this firsthand. But conscious breathing can change your day in minutes!
Try this technique: Inhale deeply, then take a short extra inhale, and exhale slowly for 12 seconds. Do this several times… and feel the difference instantly!
I suggest reading: The benefits of yoga
Closed shoes vs. walking barefoot 🦶
Shoes isolate us from the Earth’s natural “field.” I suggest walking barefoot (or wearing open shoes) as much as you can—at home, in the yard, on the grass. You’ll notice your stress decreases and your sleep improves.
Polyester clothes? Better linen (or cotton) 👚
Polyester and its chemicals are not your friends if you want to care for your nervous system. Choose linen or cotton instead. Besides being cooler, they allow your body to “breathe” better.
Extreme fasting? Moderation, please 🍳
Fasting is trendy, but prolonging it too much can stress your body and raise cortisol. Instead of skipping breakfast, opt for something light, low in carbs, and with healthy fats.
Want more ideas? Read: Lose weight with the Mediterranean diet?
Don’t work intensively for hours on end 🧑💻
Working without breaks multiplies stress. Work in 40 or 50-minute sessions followed by 5 to 10 minutes of rest. Even if your job allows little time, seek those micro-breaks every day.
Recently I shared more techniques in 10 anti-stress methods for modern life.
Put your phone in dark mode 🌙
Switching to dark mode reduces brightness and makes you want to look at the screen less time. Perfect for fighting digital addiction and protecting your eyes!
Sunlight, your secret ally ☀️
It seems unbelievable, but many avoid sunlight out of fear. However, our body needs that vitamin D: it improves mood and sleep.
Are you willing to get some sun for a few minutes every morning? If you want to know why, I explain it in detail in my article: Benefits of morning sunlight: health and sleep.
You don’t need to make all changes at once!
Try a couple this week, notice how you feel, and keep adding adjustments. I apply them in my own life and the difference in calmness, focus, and well-being is huge.
Are you willing to try? 😉 Tell me later how your experience goes.
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