01/20/2026
As we ease into the new year, here are 5 therapist-approved habits to carry with you into 2026 - AKA simple, supportive ways to nurture your well-being without pressure or perfection. ✨
✔ Intuitive dancing - Let your body move how it wants to release stored stress.
✔ "Voo" Breathing - Inhale gently through the nose, then exhale slowly while making a deep “vooooo” sound (low, steady, vibrating in the chest and belly). This vibration stimulates the vagus nerve, releases tension in the throat and diaphragm, and signals safety to the nervous system.
✔ Pelvic rocking or slow hip circles - Gentle, repetitive pelvic movement signals safety to the body and releases tension many women hold unconsciously.
✔ Hand-on-heart + hand-on-belly breathing - Softens self-soothing pathways while reinforcing mind-body connection.
✔ Sensory nesting - Creating a cozy “nest” with low lighting, textures, warmth, and scent (especially during luteal or menstrual phases).
Your mental health matters every season. Save this for later and take it one healthy habit at a time! ✨