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Chasing glimmers: micro-moments of regulation ✨

Deb Dana describes glimmers as “micro-moments of regulation that foster feelings of well-being.” ✨

For me, they’re the tiny cues that say “you’re safe enough right now.” The opposite of a trigger, not a big fix, just a small shift. These are moments that could easily go unnoticed without intention.

I’ve been on a healing journey for a while and went deep into polyvagal theory: our body is constantly scanning for safety vs threat. When you start noticing glimmers, you’re training your attention toward the signals that support regulation inside your body, the little moments that make you feel even 1% more settled.

Comment your top 3 glimmers 👇 and try writing them down each evening so your brain gets better at spotting them. #honestreview #vagusnerve #nervoussystemregulation #nervoussystem #anxietyrelief

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