Did you know that roughly 1 in 4 Americans is estranged from at least one member of their family of origin?
Given that it takes people on average 7 attempts to leave a toxic relationship, that number is likely to increase as more and more people understand their self-worth and how boundaries are necessary to protect their health and wellness.
That being said, for a variety of reasons, not everyone can estrange themselves or go no contact from the toxic people in their lives.
If that’s you, I have 4 techniques you can use to calm your nervous system in real time to calm your anxiety, to soothe your inner child, and make sure your empowered adult self is running the show.
Similarly, if you are a survivor of trauma, you know that you can be triggered without warning, so these techniques can help you too.
1. Shaking
2. Swamping
3. Havening
4. Mantra Beads