Smom's Lifestyle- The Calming Shower Soap Shop: Overstimulation Is Actually A Thing.

 

Overstimulation is actually a thing.

The phone buzzing.

Kids talking over each other.

Your email “ding” you feel like you’ve heard at least 100 times today.

And by 3pm, it’s not just that everything feels loud — it’s that your brain is tired but the demands keep coming.

Your shoulders ache from being tense all day.

Your eyes are dry from staring at screens.

You’ve been in back-to-back conversations, answering questions, solving problems — and you’re still thinking about the three things you haven’t had time to finish.

You’re on your second or third cup of coffee, but it’s not giving you energy anymore — it’s just keeping you upright.

That’s overstimulation.

You’ve probably gotten so used to it that it feels normal to you.

The problem with that? Think of it like this — even if you don’t notice it, your body gets caught in a kind of sensory traffic jam, where everything piles up and there’s no clear signal to your body or brain to slow down or take a break.

Over time, your nervous system stays stuck in high-alert mode, so even after the workday ends, your mind races and your body holds on to the stress and tension. You don’t feel tired, you feel exhausted.

Wired — unable to fully enjoy the moments that matter most to you- your family. So then you find more work to do at home. More things to do at home.

This tension continues seeping into your evenings, leaving you disconnected from yourself and the people you love, making it even harder to recharge and go into tomorrow with confidence and a rested body from the start of the day. This cycle continues.

So what can you do about it?

It’s more simple than you think. Start by giving yourself a clear signal that the workday is over — its like a way to transition your body and brain into a slower pace.

A warm shower or bath will help. I know, you already do this.

Here’s how it’s different. It’s with essential oils.

First, instead of just rushing through it, you actually slowed down and made it a real moment for yourself.

Second, the essential oils like lavender or eucalyptus sends a signal to your brain that it’s time to slow down and relax. When you use these oils regularly during your shower or bath, your brain starts to link their smell with that moment of calm and relaxation.

Over time, just smelling that scent—even when you’re not in the shower—can trigger your nervous system to relax automatically, almost like a shortcut to feeling calm without even thinking about it.

It’s your brain’s way of learning, “This smell means it’s time to slow down” and helps your mind and body switch off the constant “work mode” and settle into a slower, calmer pace. I’m working behind the scenes & creating something to make this SUPER easy for you. ❤️Stay tuned.

If you love the simplicity of a good hot shower and lavender soap to slow down in the evenings after work to wind down, I'm starting a new lavender essential oils soap subscription box with lavender soaps.

Click the link to join my waitlist to see the behind the scenes and to find out when it hits the shop. 🧼🚿❤️😌

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