You know that feeling of always being “on”?
Your to-do list is endless. Your inbox is never empty. Even when you lie down at night, your mind is still racing—replaying conversations, worrying about tomorrow, or mentally organizing the next big project.
On the outside, you look like you have it all together. You’re the one people rely on, the one who always delivers, the one who pushes through no matter what.
But on the inside?
You’re exhausted. Overwhelmed. Running on fumes.
You tell yourself it’s just stress, that you’ll rest when things calm down. But they never do. And deep down, you wonder… Is it always going to feel this way?
If this hits home, you’re not alone. This is what high-functioning anxiety looks like, and it’s a sign that your nervous system is stuck in overdrive.
Signs Your Nervous System Is Overworked
💡 Your brain never slows down. You replay mistakes, overanalyze decisions, and feel like you can’t shut off your thoughts—even when you want to.
💡 You’re carrying tension everywhere. Tight shoulders, a clenched jaw, headaches, or an uneasy stomach have become your “normal.”
💡 You’re always chasing the next thing. No matter how much you achieve, it never feels like enough. You live in a constant state of “just one more thing” before you can rest.
💡 Slowing down feels impossible. Even when you’re exhausted, stopping feels uncomfortable. You worry you’re falling behind or that if you don’t push, everything will fall apart.
💡 You’re tired but wired. You long for rest, but when you finally get the chance, you can’t relax. Your body doesn’t know how to feel safe in stillness.
Here’s the Truth:
You don’t have to live like this.
You don’t have to keep pushing through, waiting for “someday” to slow down. Peace isn’t something you earn—it’s something you can create now.
3 Ways to Start Soothing Your Nervous System Today
đź’™ 1. Give Yourself a Pause
Before jumping into the next task, take one deep breath. Inhale for four seconds, hold for four, exhale for six. It may feel small, but this simple act tells your body: I am safe. I don’t have to rush.
đź’™ 2. Create a Soft Landing at the End of Your Day
If your mind races at night, try a 5-minute transition ritual. Light a candle, take a walk, stretch—anything that signals to your nervous system that it’s okay to shift out of work mode. You don’t have to be “on” 24/7.
đź’™ 3. Rewrite the Story About Rest
Somewhere along the way, you learned that slowing down is lazy or unproductive. But the truth? Rest makes you stronger. You don’t have to burn out to be successful. Peace and high performance can coexist.
I have made a FREE webinar for you to watch called, The Burnout Recovery Toolkit. Watch it and let me know how it helped you.
You Deserve More Than Just Coping—You Deserve Real Peace
If this resonated with you, I want you to know—you’re not alone, and it doesn’t have to be this way forever. Real peace is possible, and it starts with small shifts that help your nervous system feel safe again.
If you’re ready to explore what that could look like for you, I’d love to connect. You can schedule a free breakthrough call here: https://calendly.com/jenguidry/intro-zoom-or-phone-call-with-jen-guidry. No pressure—just a conversation about where you are and what might help.
You don’t have to figure this out alone.
With you on this journey,
Jen Guidry
Founder, The High Level Life Coaching Method™
www.thehighlevellife.com
