One word only. “How does your nervous system feel today?” No context needed. Just presence.

Week 6: Interrupting the Automatic Reaction A Mental Note to Carry “The moment between stimulus and response is where change begins.” Reflection Prompt When tension rises, what usually happens first inside you: defensiveness, urgency, silence, frustration? What would it look like to slow that moment down? 3 Ways to Support Yourself This Week 1. Notice the physical signals that tell you you’re getting activated. 2. Give yourself permission to pause before responding. 3. Remember that slowing the moment often changes the direction of the conversation.

Don't worry, this is low stakes only. What’s one harmless thing that irrationally irritates you? (Think loud typing, people who say “per my last email,” group chats that never end.) We promise not to psychoanalyze this one 🤭 Bonus points if you're able to pinpoint why you find it so annoying lol

The Micro-Joy Break 🌱 Midweek reset. What’s one small thing that helped you reset this week? Coffee. A walk. Music. Silence. A laugh. Screaming into a pillow. Journaling. Calling a friend. Name it so someone else can borrow the idea.

Quick scan: What interaction this week gave you energy? What interaction quietly drained it? Not to judge—just to notice.