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Adjust Your Day

Match your practice to your nervous system's current state

START HERE: How does your system feel right now?

⚡ Practices for an Activated State

⏱️ 1-Minute Resets

  • Physiological Sigh (x3)
  • Hand on Heart Grounding
  • Long Exhale Breathing
  • Consciously Feel Feet on Floor

⏰ 5+ Minute Practices

  • Gentle, Slow Stretching
  • Sip a Warm, Non-Caffeinated Drink
  • Listen to Calming Music
  • Engage with a Soft Texture
🎯 Goal: Soothe, Ground, and Release Excess Energy

🌫️ Practices for a Depleted State

⚡ Quick Spark (under 5 min)

  • Splash Cold Water on Face
  • Box Breathing (x5 rounds)
  • Shake Out Your Limbs
  • Smell Citrus or Mint

🔋 Sustained Energy (5-20 min)

  • Short, Screen-Free Walk
  • Gentle Movement or Dancing
  • 5 Minutes of Morning Sunlight
  • Eat a Balanced Snack (Protein + Carb)
🎯 Goal: Gentle Activation, Reconnection, and Energy

🌟 Practices for a Balanced State

🔒 Maintain This State

  • 3 Minutes of Mindful Stillness
  • Sensory Check-in (5-4-3-2-1)
  • Name 3 Things You're Grateful For
  • Gentle Stretching

📈 Deepen Your Practice

  • 10-Minute Meditation
  • Full Body Scan
  • Journaling/Reflection
  • Connect with Nature
🎯 Goal: Sustain, Integrate, and Build Capacity

📅 Daily Foundations

🌅 Morning Routine

Before Phone

3 conscious breaths, set one simple intention

First 15 Min

Get 5-10 minutes of morning light, hydrate

Within 90 Min

Gentle movement, eat a balanced breakfast

Commute

Practice your chosen breathwork, ground yourself

🌙 Evening Wind-Down

2-3 Hrs Before Bed

Dim lights, reduce stimulation (loud TV, etc.)

1 Hr Before Bed

No screens. Try reading, gentle stretching, or soft music

Bedtime

Journal one good thing, practice long exhales

Environment

Keep your bedroom cool, dark, and quiet