8 Simple Tips to Reset Your Nervous System and Feel Happier

As I moved toward my 60s, I realized that much of my last decade I was just stuck in survival mode - pushing through the days to make it to the next one. I lost my spark! In this video, I'm sharing 8 simple things that have helped me calm my nervous system, feel more grounded, start feeling happier and get my spark back again. These aren't complicated over overwhelming - just small (free), real life shifts that make a difference for me. If you are going through a loss or stressful season now, please know you aren't alone. I hope my tips can help you and if you have any to share, please drop them in the comments below. Your tips could help someone! Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 03:00 Nervous Systems - importance of resetting 04:54 Tip 1: Put yourself on the path of beauty 07:30 Tip 2: Spend time in nature (especially around water and birds) 10:55 Tip 3: Sing and hum! 12:59 Tip 4: Exercise (Check out ‪@lucywyndhamread‬ ). Love her. 14:15 Tip 5: City Walks 15:33 Tip 6: Volunteering 17:16 Tip 7: Affirmations / Gratitude (Louise Hay) 18:39 Tip 8: Get out of my comfort zone - just enough 19:59 The art of holding grief and joy in the same space. Thanks for joining this conversation. Life is better shared. **Gail (‪@60andSolo‬ ) #survivalmode #over60 #lifeafter50 #startingover #mentalwellness #feelhappy #recoveryjourney #nervoussystemreset Disclaimer: This video is for informational purposes only, based on my own experiences and should not be considered legal or professional advice. Please consult a therapist or the appropriate professional if you are experiencing an overwhelming life event. Keywords (ignore these): survival mode, how to get out of survival mode, nervous system reset, feel happier, stress relief, anxiety relief, calm your mind, mental health tips, over 60 lifestyle, life after 60, starting over at 60, solo life, women over 60, personal growth, healing journey, simple habits, daily habits for happiness, mindfulness, emotional healing, selfcare tips, how to feel calm again, ways to feel happier, stress relief tips, calming the nervous system, healing after 60, starting over in your 60s, life after 60, solo life at 60, women over 60 lifestyle, mental health over 60, simple habits for happiness, reduce anxiety naturally, how to feel like yourself again, personal growth later in life, emotional healing tips