5 Ways Your Home Might Be F*cking With Your Nervous System
Let’s get one thing straight—your home is supposed to be your safe place. A vibe. A sanctuary. But if your nervous system constantly feels like it’s on edge, overstimulated, or low-key fried… your home might be part of the problem.
Here are 5 sneaky ways your space might be messing with your energy—and how to shift it:
1. Clutter Is a Threat to Your Brain
Even if you swear you’re “used to it,” visual clutter = mental chaos. Every pile of papers, every corner stuffed with random crap you’ll “get to later” is quietly overstimulating your brain and creating micro-stress.
Shift it: Tidy one surface. Just one. Wipe it clean, bless it with a calming oil like lavender, and notice how your shoulders drop.
2. The Lighting Is Trash (Sorry, but it is)
Blue light, overhead fluorescents, and poorly lit rooms are notorious for disrupting circadian rhythms and tanking your mood. Your nervous system thrives on natural light and warm tones.
Shift it: Swap bulbs to warm light, open a damn window, or light a candle when the sun starts to set. Your melatonin will thank you.
3. Your Air Is Stale AF
Indoor air can be 2–5x more polluted than outdoor air. Harsh cleaners, synthetic scents, mold, dust—all of it can trigger your system into low-grade fight-or-flight.
Shift it: Open the windows, invest in an air purifier, and ditch the toxic sprays. Instead, try diffusing pure essential oils like eucalyptus, lemon, or purification blends to clean the vibe—literally.
4. You're Not Grounded—Like, at All
Wi-Fi, EMFs, devices in every room. You might be connected online, but disconnected from your body. When your home is buzzing 24/7, your nervous system stays on high alert.
Shift it: Go barefoot. Touch the earth. Unplug the router at night. Add grounding tools like Himalayan salt lamps or EMF protectors if you’re into it.
5. You’re Holding Other People’s Energy
If you’re sensitive (hi, empath), your home may be a sponge for other people’s stress. And if you’re never clearing it out? That energy lingers—and it can straight-up dysregulate you.
Shift it: Energetically cleanse your space with Palo Santo, sound bowls, or a simple intention. Say: “Any energy that’s not mine, you can go now.” Spray a high-vibe room mist to seal it in. Message me for my energy cleansing spray recipe!
Your Home Should Heal You, Not Hype Your Anxiety
If your space is draining you, it’s time to detox—not just physically, but energetically. This isn’t about perfection. It’s about intention. A calm space = a calmer you. Period.
