From Stressed to Steady: How to Regulate Your Nervous System and Prepare for the First Boss Mom Drop

Jazemine Davenport
Aug 13, 2025
3 min read

Updated: Oct 2, 2025

When Your Body Hits the Brakes Before Your Mind Does

Have you ever noticed how your body reacts to stress before your mind catches up? You might feel tightness in your chest, shallow breathing, or even a short fuse with your kids, partner, or that slow driver in front of you.

It's easy to dismiss these feelings as just a "bad mood" or "a busy day." However, most of the time, that’s your nervous system sounding the alarm. If you ignore it long enough, your body doesn’t simply return to “normal.” Instead, it begins to live in survival mode.

For high-achieving women, especially moms, this survival mode can become the default. We are often taught to push through, keep performing, and handle all the things, frequently without checking in on the system that runs everything: our mind-body connection.

Why Nervous System Regulation Is Non-Negotiable

Your nervous system controls how you respond to stress, danger, and change. When it’s regulated, you can tackle challenges with clarity and calm. Conversely, when it’s dysregulated, you become reactive, easily overwhelmed, and more likely to burn out.

For high-achieving moms, dysregulation often manifests as:

Constant fatigue, even after a full night’s sleep
Snapping at loved ones over minor issues
Struggling to focus or finish tasks you usually handle with ease
Feeling “on edge” without knowing why

Regulation isn’t about eliminating stress (because life will always throw challenges our way). It’s about equipping your body with tools to feel safe and grounded, even when things get hectic.

The Science of Small Resets

One of the biggest myths about nervous system care is that you need a long, quiet morning routine or hours of meditation. The truth is: Your nervous system can be reset in minutes. Small, consistent actions signal to your brain, “We’re safe, we’re in control, and we can slow down.” Over time, these signals retrain your baseline from “fight-or-flight” to “calm and capable.”

3 Simple Practices for Daily Regulation

1. Box Breathing (4-4-4-4)

Inhale for 4 seconds, hold for 4 seconds, exhale for 4 seconds, and hold for 4 seconds. Repeat this cycle 3–4 times. This technique slows your heart rate, activates your parasympathetic nervous system (your body’s “rest” mode), and clears mental clutter.

2. The 5-4-3-2-1 Grounding Method

Look around and name:

5 things you see
4 things you touch
3 things you hear
2 things you smell
1 thing you taste

This method keeps your mind anchored in the present instead of spiraling into what-ifs.

3. The Mini Shake-Out

Stand up and shake out your arms, legs, shoulders, and head for 15–30 seconds. This simple action releases muscle tension and sends a “reset” signal to your nervous system.

Pro tip: Don’t wait until you’re fully overwhelmed to try these techniques. Practice them on calm days so your body learns to access regulation faster when you need it most.

What’s Next at JAAED Vision

Behind the scenes, I’ve been developing ways for Boss Mom Women to not only discuss self-prioritization but also to truly live it. This means:

More conversations about nervous system-friendly routines that fit into real-life schedules
Live, interactive sessions that transform self-care from theory into action
A short challenge to help you integrate regulation practices into your daily rhythm

While I’ll always share tips you can use right away, this season I’m also offering something tangible you can wear as a reminder that your priorities matter.

The First Drop: Boss Mom Statement Sweatshirts

This is your official heads-up: A Boss Mom Woman Collective drop is happening, and it’s Statement Sweatshirt Season.

These aren’t just sweatshirts; they’re wearable affirmations. The kind of shirt you can throw on for errands, coffee runs, or Zoom calls, and it still conveys, “I’m prioritizing me, unapologetically.”

Here’s what you need to know:

Pre-orders open soon (email list gets first dibs)
Limited quantities — when they sell out, that’s it
Made for comfort + statement power so you’ll actually want to wear them on repeat

If you’ve been looking for a way to represent the Boss Mom Woman movement outside of your phone screen, this is it.

Final Word: Calm Over Chaos

Your nervous system is the control center for how you show up in the world. You can’t pour into your family, your career, or your dreams from a body that’s constantly bracing for impact.

So here’s the move: