12/09/2025
A Little Self-Love Goes a Long Way
The holidays can be beautiful… and overwhelming.
In these last few years—full of change, pressure, and nonstop noise—our nervous systems have been working overtime. Many of us show up for everyone else but forget to offer even a moment of care to ourselves.
That’s where tiny acts of self-love matter.
They regulate. They soften. They remind your body that you are safe and held.
One of my favorite simple tools is a gentle self-hug that stimulates the acupuncture point SP-21 (Great Embrace) — a point often used to soothe the chest, calm the spirit, and create a feeling of containment when emotions feel big.
How to do it:
Wrap your arms around yourself like you’re giving a hug. Your hands naturally land near SP-21, on the sides of the ribcage. Hold there with light pressure and slow breaths.
Stay for 30–60 seconds and notice the shift.
It seems small, but these micro-moments of care accumulate. In a season where many people feel stretched thin, this is your reminder: you deserve gentleness, grounding, and your own embrace.
Take a breath.
Take a moment.
Take care of you.
