A nervous system-friendly website might sound like an unusual concept at first—but when you think about how your body reacts to certain websites, it begins to make perfect sense.

Have you ever landed on a page and instantly felt overwhelmed? Maybe the layout was chaotic, the fonts were hard to read, or there was just too much going on. That internal sense of reactivity—that subtle (or not-so-subtle) feeling of “this is too much”—is your nervous system responding.

Setting up a new website can feel overwhelming. It’s often one of those tasks that lingers on your to-do list, constantly being pushed aside as life and business get busier. But having a website that truly reflects your business, values, and growth is a key foundation for creating ease in your work.

If your website doesn’t reflect your current business or feels too complicated to manage, it might be time for an upgrade. In this Blog post, I am sharing an overview of steps to prepare for a stress-free website setup, focusing specifically on Squarespace—a user-friendly platform that I love for its simplicity and flexibility.

Your website is often the first impression you make on potential clients. As a small business owner it’s easy to feel overwhelmed when trying to decide if it’s time to make a change to your website. I’ve been there—unsure if a refresh was necessary and worried about how much time and energy it would take. But here’s what I’ve learned: having a website that truly represents you can simplify your business, improve efficiency, and create a Nervous-system-friendly experience for both you and your clients.