I feel like there is a difference between self-preservation and fear. Fear is contemplative. It is something that you have time and space to deliberate and is a gradual slide toward dysregulation. There are very real protective mechanisms but what I'm talking about is not that... it's not an instant Fight/Flight/Freeze/Fawn system response. It's a … Continue reading Fear.
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Changes.
September is here. School is back on. Autumn is 3 weeks away. This has always been a time of change for me. I've found myself so dysregulated lately, the last week particularly, and I have seen it as another opportunity to explore. Why am I so stressed out? My daughter is going back to school. … Continue reading Changes.
Jump.
What would you do if you knew you could not fail? That you would be successful in every metric you hold dear? Would you apply for that dream job? Would you ask for that bonus? Would you start that blog? Would you start that podcast? Would you start training for a triathlon? Would you knit … Continue reading Jump.
Root.
The Root Chakra (the Muladhara Chakra) is the place of security and stability. Safety. What comes to mind when you think of your safest feeling place? For me, it's my bed. When I'm not feeling well or well connected I can get snuggled in and safe. My dog is usually with me... further protection from … Continue reading Root.