Feeling Overstimulated? Here’s the (Surprisingly Fun) Fix
If you’ve ever been so stressed that your two main options feel like:
- Curling up on the couch and pretending the world doesn’t exist
- Running away to a secluded cabin with zero Wi-Fi
…then friend, you are in the right place.
First, the good news:
Overstimulation can be helped. You can feel more fulfilled. You can enjoy your life again.
And the best part?
🪩 Dance parties will help you get there.
I’m 100% serious. Let me explain.
Why Dance Parties Work Better Than You’d Think
When you move your body freely (especially to music you love), magic happens on a chemical level:
- Cortisol (your stress hormone) starts to chill out
- Endorphins (your happy hormones) spike
- Your body releases stored tension and even trauma that’s been hanging out in your muscles
Think of it as shaking the snow globe in your nervous system but in a good way.
Your Anti-Overwhelm Starter Pack
If you want to start really decreasing stress and overstimulation, try these five simple (and free!) practices:
1️⃣ Random dance parties – Crank the music and move like no one’s watching. Bonus points if people are watching and you make them laugh.
2️⃣ Shake it out – Literally. Arms, legs, everything. Pretend you’re a wet dog. Let it be ridiculous.
3️⃣ Hum like it’s your job – Low vibrations (from humming) can calm your vagus nerve, which helps regulate stress.
4️⃣ Deep belly breathing – In through the nose, fill your stomach like a balloon, then exhale slowly. Repeat until you feel your shoulders drop.
5️⃣ Learn the art of slow living – Because a calmer, more intentional lifestyle is the foundation for all the other steps to actually stick.
–> another free “fix” is my romanticizing your life and motherhood guide.- learn simple practices to enhance your days (and moods)
Not Sure What Slow Living Is?
It’s basically the opposite of “wake up in a panic, chug coffee, rush through life, repeat.”
It’s living intentionally, creating margin in your days, and actually enjoying the small things without guilt.
