03/14/2026
Okay but genuinely… I took a somatic regulation course last year and this was one of the biggest things I learned.
Using our push muscles actually helps regulate our nervous system. And here’s why it works 👇🏽
When you push against resistance like a lawn mower, grocery cart or a wall… your muscles send a signal to your nervous system. It’s called proprioception. Basically your body going “oh hey I’m here. I’m grounded. I’m safe.” 🌿
And when we feel safe in our body we stop reacting from that anxious overwhelmed place.
THAT is when we can actually show up for our relationships. Because you really can’t connect with someone else when you’re not even connected to yourself. 💛
So next time you’re in your head or feeling disconnected try one of these:
👉🏽 Push a wall for 30 seconds
👉🏽 Push a grocery cart with intention
👉🏽 Move some furniture
👉🏽 Or apparently mow the lawn 😂🌿
Your body already knows how to come back. It just needs the reminder.
Save this for the next time you feel off 🫶🏽
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