Glimmers

"Glimmers" refer to small, positive moments or cues that can help activate the nervous system's calming response, promoting feelings of safety, connection, and well-being, acting as the opposite of triggers.

Coined by Deb Dana

Glimmers : How to find pockets of Joy in every day - by Hayley Doyle

In a Nutshell

  1. Opposit of Triggers
  2. Micro moments of Joy
  3. Sparks of inner calm
  4. ...

Write down three glimmers that spring to mind - what simple things that make you happy? Universal or Abstract

Hunt daily

  1. find four every day
  2. become more aware of scents
  3. be mindful of all the sounds around you
  4. create a playlist and fill it with all the songs that make your heart sing
  5. pick up on people cues

Blocked - word association

  1. Happy
  2. Sweet
  3. Connection
  4. Funny
  5. Tranquil
  6. Light
  7. Glee
  8. Tasty
  9. Love
  10. Warmth

Complete these sentences

  1. I get excited at the thought of
  2. I feel energetic when i
  3. I really care about

3 i get emotional when

  1. I feel nostalgic about
  2. If I could click my fingers and be anywhere right now - I would
  3. I love the smell of
  4. I find it hilarious when
  5. I am triggered by
  6. The opposit to these triggers are

Top Five

  1. Childhood Movies
  2. Recent Movies
  3. Albums
  4. Foods
  5. Songs
  6. Items of Clothing
  7. Books
  8. Dessert
  9. Places to Hang Out
  10. Destinations Visited
  11. People Who make me laugh
  12. People who get me
  13. TV Shows
  14. Celebrity Crushes
  15. Games
  16. Activities
  17. Colours

Reflect on

  1. Who inspires you
  2. What actions influence you
  3. What motivates you
  4. How you grow
  5. What excites you

3 Recognizing patterns

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