What Your Nervous System Is Trying to Tell You

If your car’s check engine light came on, would you just keep driving?

That’s exactly what many of us do with our bodies.
We feel fatigue, tension, scattered focus—and override it with grit.

Your nervous system has its own “check engine” signals:

• Tightness in the chest

• Constant fatigue

• Scattered focus

• A subtle but constant edge of irritation

In our grit-driven world, we’ve been trained to push through these signs. We call it “being committed” or “staying productive.”

But here’s the truth:
If we keep overriding, the nervous system doesn’t go away quietly. It eventually takes over—often in ways we don’t enjoy.

From Grit to Grace

The first step toward grace is simply noticing.
That’s why I created the Energy Map—a simple way to see where you’re living on the alignment spectrum. Are you running on grit, or are you in that sweet spot where your body and mind are working together?

Pausing to check in with your nervous system isn’t indulgence—it’s maintenance. Just like with your car, catching an issue early is easier than fixing a breakdown.

Your Invitation

If you’re curious where you are on the alignment spectrum, the Energy Map can help.