Michael J. Gelb

1 week ago | experiencelife.lifetime.life | Jessie Sholl |Michael J. Gelb |Joseph Hart |Laine Bergeson Becco

You’ve likely heard of triggers — words, events, or experiences that spark fear or anxiety — but have you heard of their opposite? “Glimmers” are micromoments of joy that make you feel safe and connected to your body and the world around you. The concept was introduced by social worker Deb Dana, LCSW, in her 2018 book The Polyvagal Theory in Therapy.

Jun 11, 2024 | experiencelife.lifetime.life | Jessie Sholl |Michael J. Gelb |Henry Emmons |Susan Scott

Our senses are bombarded every day — the coworker who wears a lot of perfume, bright white office lights, ­endless computer screens. “When you overload the senses, you overload the mind,” explains Saundra Dalton-Smith, MD, who explores seven types of rest in her book Sacred Rest: Recover Your Life, Renew Your Energy, Restore Your Sanity. “Your body and emotions will respond adversely.”These are some signs of sensory overstimulation:You’re jarred by loud sounds. You dislike being hugged or touched.