Tag Archives: nervous system
The Power of Pausing
Pause before you respond…When you feel angry or disrespected, your body instantly shifts into fight mode—heart races, jaw tightens, and heat rises. Before responding, pause for a moment. Take a deep breath, count to ten, and observe your bodily sensations. Ask … Continue reading
Mindful
try this with me: place one hand on your heart, breathe deeply, and ask yourself, “when was a time i thought i’d never get through then ended up on the other side?” let the answer rise naturally, without judgment. take … Continue reading
Mindful Breaths
Take 3 deep, satisfying mindful breaths as you wake up and before falling asleep. As you do this in the morning, consider setting an intention for your day, and in the evening, recall 3 things you are grateful for, maybe … Continue reading
Grounding With Texture
Find 3 objects around you with different textures (soft, rough, smooth). Close your eyes and explore each one with your hands for 3 minutes. – Notice how each texture feels, allow yourself to breathe with the sensations. This sensory practice … Continue reading
Breathe Through the Storm
When life feels overwhelming, come back to your breath. try this: breathe in for through your mouth with an elongated inhale, exhale out of the mouth, depleting the lungs fully. repeat this cycle a few times, imagining each exhale releasing … Continue reading
Real Life of an MSW 