
09/20/2025
Getting personal here. I usually pride myself on being able to let go of stress or at least recognize it and move through it pretty easily. But this week? That was definitely not the case!! 💔 My two beloved puppies, who have lived together for years and love each other, suddenly had a REAL fight. It was horrific. Both needed stitches, and while they’ll be okay (and so will I), it shook me to my core.
For the first time in a long time, I felt that deep, lingering stress- the kind you can’t just shake off with a deep breath. And the truth is, none of us are immune to stress. We all carry it differently, and sometimes it hits harder than expected.
If you’ve been feeling it too, you’re not alone. Here are 3 easy ways to help your nervous system find calm again:
🍃Breathe it out
Try a 4-7-8 breath: inhale for 4, hold for 7, exhale for 8. Repeat a few times. It signals safety to your body.
🍃Get outside
A quick walk, feeling the sun on your face, or simply touching a tree can help shift your energy fast.
🍃Shake it off
Literally. Put on a song, move your body, dance, stretch, or even shake out your hands. It tells your body it can release what it’s holding.
Stress is real. But so is your ability to find balance again.
👉 What do you turn to when you feel stress creeping in?