Kate Silverton Instagram – During childrens mental health week it’s important we remember our own health too – for we cannot pour from an ‘empty cup’. We are often told to get out in nature for good mental health but it can be hard to get out and look up if we’re feeling overwhelmed. So here’s a bit of science to help you reconsider what it is your body and brain might need today.
Our nervous system and primitive brain ( what I call our lizard ) constantly works to make sense of the environment around us because its job is to ensure our survival. It makes sense that when we’re in nature, surrounded by trees ( who all speak to each other via their roots!) we experience a greater sense of safety and serenity because we are more connected to a natural world that is at peace with itself. Feeling safe and connected on the outside allows us to feel better connected and soothed within.
Looking at small ways to help your nervous system feel a bit safer and trust there’s a science to bringing your body back to calm. Life has a rhythm and we need to be in rhythm if we are to achieve balance – it can be the first gentle step towards creating a healthier mind-set. It can be a great first step to helping our children achieve calm too.
Tag a parent you think might need to hear this – and do let me know what you’re doing to help soothe a frazzled nervous system . Just doing one thing – even if it’s googling nervous system how to bring it to balance !! Even better invite another parent out for a walk with you ♥️
#mentalhealth #nature #calm #rhythm #anxiety #overwhelm #childrensmentalhealthweek #parenting #parentingtips #parentingchallenges | Posted on 05/Feb/2024 04:39:46
