It responds not only to stress, but also to moments of safety. If anxiety has become your default, start with small, gentle practices: • Slow your exhale. • Feel your feet on the ground. • Relax your jaw and shoulders. • Name what you're feeling. • Take one small next step. These aren't quick fixes. They're ways of reminding your body that it doesn't have to stay in survival mode. Healing happens one regulated moment at a time.