01/31/2026
Right now, many of us in Minnesota are feeling a collective sense of heaviness. Between the shortest days of the year and the recent tensions and uncertainty in our communities, our nervous systems are working overtime to keep us safe.
When we are under constant stress, whether from the environment, the news, or personal life, our bodies can get stuck in a state of dysregulation.
The most important thing to know is that you aren’t failing at being okay. Your nervous system is doing exactly what it was designed to do: protect you.
The goal isn't to fix your mood instantly, but to gently signal to your body that, in this very moment, you are safe. Use this chart to identify where you are today and try one small helper to find your flow again.