11/22/2025
Most people think a “regulated nervous system” means staying calm and avoiding stress… but that’s not regulation, that’s suppression.
Real regulation is movement, not perfection. It’s learning to:
• notice activation and move through it
• return to safety when stress hits
• access support when things get hard
• rest before burnout happens
• grow your capacity to “be with” discomfort
Regulation isn’t about never getting overwhelmed, it’s about knowing how to find your way back.
That’s nervous system resilience!