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Maya Angelou said, “People won’t remember what you said, they won’t remember what you did, but they will remember how you made them feel”.  

It’s true, right? Emotions are contagious and how you make people feel depends on whether your nervous system is regulated or not. 

Imagine a time someone walked into a room and they were full of rage, anger, or hate. Just being in their presence might invoke anxiety, your nervous system may absorb their stress levels, your body may begin to suddenly feel tense, tight, or constricted.

Now recall a time you were with someone who was full of joy! They entered the room that you’re in and it felt like sunshine. They were light and airy and full of love. They radiated fulfillment and excitement. All of a sudden, you felt uplifted, expanded, and lit up. As if you were breathing easier and your body felt more relaxed, open, and expansive.

At its core, nervous system regulation is the ability to move flexibly between different states of ar...