Your body doesn’t change through pressure. It changes through safety. Most people try to force habits, routines, or motivation before their nervous system feels regulated. That’s why change feels exhausting or short-lived. When the body senses threat (even subtle stress), it prioritizes survival, not growth. Safety is what allows flexibility. Safety is what allows learning. Safety is what allows consistency. When your body feels supported, change stops feeling like a fight. Day 2 Tool: Place one hand on your chest and take 3 slow breaths, making your exhale slightly longer than your inhale. This simple action activates the vagus nerve and tells your nervous system: I’m safe right now. You don’t need to do more today. You need to feel safer doing what you’re already doing.