The Love List by Emma Lovewell

The Love List by Emma Lovewell

Regulating Your Nervous System in Uncertain Times

A few simple ways I’m steadying myself right now

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Emma Lovewell
Jan 30, 2026
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Your nervous system is your body’s command center. It’s constantly scanning for safety, and when it senses stress, whether physical, emotional, or environmental, it shifts into fight, flight, or freeze. This is a survival mechanism, but when it’s activated for long periods of time, it can lead to anxiety, exhaustion, trouble sleeping, inflammation, and …

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