27/11/2025
Happy đşđ¸ Thanksgiving to everyone celebrating today.
Holidays can be beautiful⌠and also a little triggering when family dynamics enter the chat. đ
If youâre heading into a weekend filled with unsolicited comments, childhood roles suddenly re-assigned to you, or the classic âSo⌠howâs your life going?â interrogation, here are a few giggles to get you through đ¤
And if you need some self-regulation support this weekend, here are a few simple tools:
1. The 4-4 Breath Reset
Inhale for 4 through the nose, exhale for 4. Repeat 5-10 times. Your nervous system will thank you.
2. The Bathroom Break Strategy
When you feel dysregulated, step away for 60â90 seconds. Cold water on your wrists, or the back of your neck. Slow breathing. Ground yourself before re-entering.
3. Sensory Grounding
Look around the room & find 5 things you can see, 4 you can touch, 3 you can hear, 2 you can smell, 1 you can taste. Fast way to get back into your body.
4. Micro-Boundaries
You donât have to answer every question.
You donât have to stay in every conversation.
You donât have to justify your choices.
A simple âIâd rather not get into that today đâ works wonders.
5. Self-Compassion On Repeat
If old wounds get poked, hug yourself + remind yourself gently:
âIâm safe.â
đ¤ bonus: bilateral tapping on your arms as youâre hugging yourself
Holidays are complicated ⌠joy and discomfort can coexist.
Whatever this weekend brings, may you feel grounded, supported, and gently held. đ