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Mar 9Liked by Gabrielle Treanor

What a great list of self soothers, thanks for sharing.

I would add:

Sing, hum or whistle

Run your hands through your hair

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Great ideas, Jo, singing or humming vibrates your vocal chords which stimulates which vagus nerve which activates your parasympathetic nervous system which makes you feel calm!

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Love all of these recommendations. Off to find a self-soother to suit me! So enjoyed our conversation and hope others do too! x

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Bet you’ll find a few when you start paying attention 😊

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