A GUEST EDIT BY
Allison Holloway, LMT & Owner of Modern Massage & Wellness
Your nervous system is at the core of how you experience the world. When it’s overwhelmed, everything feels harder — physically, mentally, and emotionally.
It’s important to know that your nervous system is so closely connected to your digestive system and your immune system, helping them function peacefully. Taking time to intentionally nurture it helps you move through life with more ease, clarity, and resilience.
Small daily practices make a big difference in helping your body remember its natural rhythms of rest, recovery, and strength.
Write It
Journal Prompts
Start a simple “nervous system check-in” with yourself. Each day, write one thing that made you feel calm and one thing that felt overwhelming.
Say It
Affirmations
“I honor my body’s need for rest, connection, and calm.”
Try It
Action Items
Belly Breathing
Spend five minutes today practicing slow, deep belly breathing—place a hand on your heart and one on your stomach, breathing in and out gently to reset your system.
Explore It
Resources & Links
How Massage Supports Nervous System Balance | Modern Massage & Wellness
Nervous System Regulation 101 (begin at 6:46) | Mindful in Minutes Meditation Podcast
Neuroscience Says Listening to This Song Reduces Anxiety by Up to 65 Percent | Inc. Magazine
Allison Holloway, LMT & Owner of Modern Massage & Wellness
Hi, I’m Allison! I’m a wife, proud mom of two, and big believer in all things self-care. After years as a military family, my husband and I settled in Dayton, Ohio, where I opened my own massage practice — Modern Massage and Wellness — in 2022. I’m a licensed massage therapist with a deep passion for the human body. I’m always learning, reading, and exploring how massage can support lasting health and healing. When I’m not in the studio, you’ll find me outdoors, traveling, playing board games with my family, loving on animals, or enjoying great food. Supporting wellness is more than my job — it’s my calling.
Learn more about Allison at modernmassageandwellness.com
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