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9 Micro Habits for Self-Regulation of Trauma or Anxiety

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Learn nine science-based micro habits designed to help regulate your nervous system and manage trauma or anxiety symptoms through daily practices. Discover how to retrain your body toward balance and calm by implementing consistent, simple techniques that address nervous system dysregulation. Master proactive intention-setting to start each day with purpose, practice slowing down instead of rushing through activities, and create calming morning routines that set a positive tone. Explore the importance of scheduling genuine rest periods, develop body awareness through regular check-ins, and learn strategies to counteract hypervigilance by restoring your sense of safety. Build resilience skills to bounce back more effectively from triggers, expand your window of tolerance through movement and mindful practices, and establish soothing evening wind-down rituals. Understand how trauma and PTSD can leave your nervous system in a constant state of high alert, creating tension, hypervigilance, anxiety, anger, or burnout, and learn practical approaches to support lasting recovery. Access complementary resources including a free grounding skills course, downloadable PDF guide, progressive muscle relaxation techniques, and safe place visualization exercises to enhance your healing journey.

Syllabus

00:00 Intro: When trauma and anxiety keep your nervous system dysregulated
01:10 Daily habits for trauma and anxiety
01:24 1. Be proactive and set clear intentions
02:52 2. Slow down instead of speed up
03:59 3. Set the tone for the day
05:38 4. Schedule time to rest
07:13 5. Check in with yourself
08:40 6. Counteract hypervigilance by restoring your sense of safety
09:48 7. Build skills to bounce back from triggers
12:20 8. Expand your window of tolerance
14:00 9. Intentionally wind down in the evening
15:37 Healing trauma and anxiety one daily habit at a time

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