Look for the Glimmers

It’s easy to feel triggered by people and environments. Instead of focusing on our triggers, we can focus on the opposite – “glimmers”. Deb Dana, a licensed clinician and author, coined the term ‘glimmer’, which refers to a micro-moment that sparks joy or peace, which cues your nervous system to feel calm.

During times of stress, you can actively look for glimmers that bring a spontaneous moment of peace on the spot.

Glimmers are all around us.

They could include the warm smile on your aunt’s face, the smell of your morning coffee, stroking your pet, or listening to your favorite song.

As you go through your day, it can be helpful to keep track of your glimmers and then purposefully incorporate them into your life.