RETRAIN YOUR NERVOUS SYSTEM FOR EMPOWERED RESPONSES
- RACHEL LAFORCE
- Apr 1
- 2 min read
Updated: 5 days ago
If you've been following along, you know that I have invited this community to follow along as we embark on a transformative journey to level up and overcome self-sabotage.
How can we retrain our responses to life’s many curveballs so we can navigate through changes with grace and ease? We, as humans, have an amazing capacity to change. Every single one of us can tweak our responses to bring more joy and ease into our lives.

ACTION STEP #1: Acknowledge Your Wins
Celebrate even the smallest victories. Recognizing growth is essential for building the momentum needed for more significant changes. Whether it's responding more calmly to a minor inconvenience or making progress on a personal goal, take a moment to appreciate your efforts. This validation is a powerful motivator for continued transformation.
ACTION STEP #2: New Responses
You can change how you respond to various situations at any age or time. Taking higher action is a necessary shift for making embodied responses for change. My reactions today are a world away from where they used to be. Instead of diving headfirst into a stress spiral, I embrace a more positive and accepting perspective.
The next time you face a common frustration, like a lost phone or a daily hiccup, I want you to consciously choose a positive response. This shift in behavior can dramatically alter how you experience and navigate your day-to-day life. It's about retraining yourself to conserve energy for what truly matters.
ACTION STEP #3: Reset the Nervous System
This action step is about self-empowerment to emerge stronger and more resilient. Retraining the nervous systegame-changerm is a game changer. By resetting our neuro-pathways, we kick fear and discomfort to the curb and pave the way for empowering actions and outcomes. Imagine being able to face challenges with confidence instead of dread. Sounds liberating, doesn't it?
Commit to practicing new responses to stress and obstacles. This isn't an overnight process, but with time and consistent effort, you can transform old patterns into healthier, more empowering ones. Start by integrating small mindfulness practices into your daily routine to help calm the nervous system and create a foundation for these new responses.
Currently, in American society, we are witnessing the effects of fear-based messaging. It's everywhere, right? I'm not suggesting that we downplay serious life events such as illness, natural disasters, or loss. Instead, I encourage you to embrace a reaction that fuels action rather than paralyzes us with fear.
SACRED PURPOSE
Every single purpose is sacred and woven into a divine plan. Integrating self-acceptance into our nervous system leads to different responses and positive outcomes. Embrace new responses, stride forward boldly, and always celebrate your growth. Applying the above action steps will help you to navigate life's inevitable ups and downs with more grace and confidence, leading to a more fulfilling and empowered existence.
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