Somatic Hacks
Overwhelm isn’t just a sign that you have too much to do.
It’s a signal from your nervous system that it’s carrying more than it can safely hold.
When your body is stuck in survival mode, it doesn’t need more pressure, it needs regulation.
Here are 6 somatic hacks I use (and share with clients) to help shift out of overwhelm and back into a sense of steadiness:
🌿 Start with grounding, not scrolling – Begin your day with breath, touch, or movement before diving into stimulation.
🌿 Anchor your day with regulation breaks – Tiny pauses between tasks help your system reset before it crashes.
🌿 Move your body in gentle, consistent ways – Think swaying, stretching, or slow walks. Not intensity, but connection.
🌿 Prioritize safety cues in your environment – Soothing light, soft textures, grounding scents…all of it matters.
🌿 Include transitions for emotional decompression – Create space between roles. Let your body exhale before shifting gears.
🌿 End the day with self-soothing – Whether it’s tea, journaling, or stillness, choose what helps your body release the day.
These aren’t just feel-good habits.
They’re nervous system interventions; tools to help you move from shutdown or chaos into calm.
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