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A book I often recommend is Fighting, Freezing, Fawning by Dr. Ingrid Clayton.It takes a closer look at the “fawn” respo...
15/04/2026

A book I often recommend is Fighting, Freezing, Fawning by Dr. Ingrid Clayton.

It takes a closer look at the “fawn” response — something that’s often less talked about compared to fight, flight, or freeze.

If you’ve ever found yourself people-pleasing, over-accommodating, or struggling to prioritise your own needs, this can offer some helpful insight into why.

What I appreciate about this book is that it doesn’t rush the process.
It gently helps you understand the patterns, while also offering ways to begin making small, manageable shifts over time.

It’s not about changing everything at once.
It’s about understanding yourself a little more — and starting there.

Reflection:
Do you notice moments where you prioritise others at the expense of your own needs?

Regulation isn’t about controlling your emotions.It’s not about forcing yourself to be calm, composed, or “okay” all the...
08/04/2026

Regulation isn’t about controlling your emotions.

It’s not about forcing yourself to be calm, composed, or “okay” all the time.

It’s about recovery.

Coming back to yourself after activation.
Giving your nervous system time and support to settle.
Allowing emotions to move through without needing to shut them down.

There will be moments of overwhelm.
Moments of intensity.

Regulation is what helps you return.

Not perfectly.
But gently.

31/03/2026

A common misunderstanding about emotional regulation is that it means staying calm all the time.

But regulation doesn’t remove emotions.

It helps us notice them sooner.

When we take small pauses to check in with ourselves —
“How am I feeling?”
“What do I need right now?”

We give our nervous system the chance to respond differently.

The more often we practice these internal check-ins, the more familiar regulation becomes.

Emotions are not the problem.

Learning how to respond to them with awareness is the skill.

Emotional overwhelm often builds gradually.Our body and mind usually give us signals before we reach a breaking point.Th...
25/03/2026

Emotional overwhelm often builds gradually.

Our body and mind usually give us signals before we reach a breaking point.

The challenge is that many of us were never taught to notice these early warning signs.

Learning to recognise your personal signals can help you support yourself earlier — before emotions feel unmanageable.

Self-awareness isn’t about judging yourself.

It’s about understanding how your nervous system communicates with you.

What are the early signs that tell you you might need a pause?

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17/03/2026

Sometimes regulation looks very simple.

Not fixing everything.
Not finding the perfect coping strategy.

Just choosing something that supports your nervous system in the moment.

Maybe it’s:
• stepping outside
• noticing your surroundings
• taking a few slower breaths
• letting your senses settle

Small moments of care still matter.

Even when they seem ordinary.

That pause instead of scrolling?
It counts.

07/03/2026

Going for a walk can be more than just moving your body.

It can also be a way to gently ground yourself in the present moment.

Try using your five senses as you walk.
Notice what you can see — the trees, the movement of the wind, the sunlight.
Listen to the sounds around you.
Feel your feet connecting with the ground.

This kind of awareness brings your attention back to the present moment, which can help your nervous system begin to settle.

Grounding doesn’t have to be complicated.
Sometimes it’s simply slowing down enough to notice what’s already around you.

Save this for your next walk and see what you notice. 🌿

Your nervous system responds to sensory input faster than logic.When emotions feel big, start small:What can you see?Wha...
03/03/2026

Your nervous system responds to sensory input faster than logic.

When emotions feel big, start small:
What can you see?
What can you hear?
What can you feel?

Self-soothing isn’t dramatic.
It’s often simple and repetitive.

Which sense helps you calm quickest?

Save this for when emotions feel loud.

Sometimes our brain doesn’t get the chance to fully process a difficult experience.When that happens, reminders can feel...
23/02/2026

Sometimes our brain doesn’t get the chance to fully process a difficult experience.

When that happens, reminders can feel intense — as if the event is still happening now.

EMDR is a therapy approach with strong evidence behind it for treating trauma.
It supports the brain in processing memories that feel stuck, so they become less distressing over time.

The goal isn’t to erase what happened.
It’s to reduce the emotional charge attached to it.

If you’re curious about whether EMDR might be helpful for you, feel free to reach out for more information.

Sometimes we think coping skills don’t work.But often, we’re:• Judging ourselves while we use them• Half-present• Forcin...
19/02/2026

Sometimes we think coping skills don’t work.

But often, we’re:
• Judging ourselves while we use them
• Half-present
• Forcing what “should” help

The HOW skills remind us that we can:
Be non-judgmental.
Be fully present.
Choose what helps most.

It’s not about perfection.
It’s about practicing differently.

Therapy doesn’t have to feel complicated.
Sometimes it’s just small shifts in how we approach the moment.

Which of these feels hardest for you right now?

So many people stop trying after a hard moment.A shutdown. An outburst. A skill that didn’t work.But nervous systems don...
09/02/2026

So many people stop trying after a hard moment.
A shutdown. An outburst. A skill that didn’t work.

But nervous systems don’t learn through criticism.
They learn through safety and repetition.

Trying again doesn’t mean pushing harder.
It might mean slowing down.
Lowering expectations.
Speaking to yourself with kindness instead of urgency.

What would change if the next attempt came from care, not pressure?

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05/02/2026

Many people try to use skills while being harsh with themselves.

They’re breathing—but judging.
Pausing—but criticizing.
Trying—but frustrated.

HOW skills remind us that the manner matters.

Practicing skills non-judgmentally creates safety.
Doing one thing at a time reduces overwhelm.
Choosing what’s effective helps us move forward—not just cope.

You don’t need to do skills perfectly for them to work.
You need to do them kindly.

That’s where regulation becomes possible.
Save this for the days you’re trying but feeling stuck.

If coping feels hard right now, it doesn’t mean you’re failing.It often means your nervous system is overwhelmed.When th...
02/02/2026

If coping feels hard right now, it doesn’t mean you’re failing.

It often means your nervous system is overwhelmed.

When the body is in survival mode, skills can feel inaccessible.
Focus is harder.
Patience is thinner.
Regulation feels far away.

This isn’t a character flaw—it’s physiology.

Before asking yourself to cope better, it may help to first ask:
What does my nervous system need to feel safe enough right now?

Support the body.
Then the skills can follow.

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