We live in a world that’s constantly asking us to hustle, fix, push through, and prepare for the worst.
But what if healing—especially from binge eating, trauma, or burnout—also requires us to pause, breathe, and train our attention toward what’s good?
Not in a fake-it-til-you-make-it way.
Not in a “just be grateful” way.
But in a real kind of way.
Three practices stand out as simple but transformational:
✨ Glimmers
🌿 Resourcing
💛 Savoring
Let’s explore how these practices can help us come home to ourselves—one tiny moment at a time.
✨ Glimmers: The Opposite of Triggers
You’ve probably heard of triggers—those cues that activate our stress response, flood our bodies with adrenaline, and leave us feeling hijacked.
But have you heard of glimmers?
Coined by Deb Dana, glimmers are micro-moments of connection, safety, or beauty. They’re the tiny flickers that say to your nervous system, “You’re okay. Right here. Right now.”
These moments are often small, quiet, and easy to miss:
- The sunlight filtering through leaves
- The warmth of your dog curled at your feet
- A deep exhale that feels like a homecoming
- The smell of garlic sautéing in olive oil
They don’t erase the hard stuff—but they remind you that goodness still exists alongside it.
🧠 Nervous system note: Your brain is wired to scan for danger. Glimmers are a way to gently rewire your system to also notice safety.
Try this today: Look for one glimmer. Just one. Pause. Name it. Feel it.
🌿 Resourcing: What Grounds You When Life Wobbles
In somatic experiencing, “resourcing” means identifying and leaning into what helps you feel strong, safe, or centered.
These might be:
- People (a friend, a therapist, a pet)
- Sensations (warm tea in your hands, your weighted blanket)
- Movements (rocking, dancing, walking barefoot on grass)
- Memories (a moment of joy, belonging, or accomplishment)
Resourcing isn’t about ignoring hard emotions—it’s about building your capacity to stay present with them.
Try this: Make a quick “Resource List” in your journal or phone. Write down 5 things that help you feel regulated, connected, or alive. When you feel unmoored, turn to one.
💛 Savoring: Letting the Good Sink In
Positive psychology reminds us that the brain learns from what we feel. But most of us breeze past joy and linger on pain.
Savoring is the conscious practice of stretching out the sweetness. It’s choosing to stay with a good moment long enough for it to imprint.
Here’s how:
- Notice when something feels good—cozy, exciting, peaceful.
- Pause. Breathe. Let yourself feel it fully.
- Stay with it for 15–30 seconds. That’s how long it takes to encode the experience into long-term memory.
🧠 Fun fact: This helps build positive neural pathways. It’s how we literally rewire our brains toward resilience and joy.
Try this today: When something feels even slightly good, pause and savor it like an amazing bite of rib-eye
Why This Matters in Recovery
If you’re on a healing path—especially from binge eating, food addiction, or chronic stress—your nervous system may be wired for survival, urgency, and self-protection.
Glimmers, resourcing, and savoring aren’t “nice extras.” They’re core practices that help regulate your nervous system, reconnect you to your body, and create the conditions for lasting change.
They’re how we shift from bracing for life… to actually living it.
Final Thoughts: Be a Collector of the Good
Healing doesn’t have to be all grit and grind.
You are allowed to enjoy what’s good.
You are allowed to feel safe.
You are allowed to build beauty into your everyday life.
Today, I invite you to:
- ✨ Notice a glimmer
- 🌿 Lean into a resource
- 💛 Savor one moment of goodness
Because when you train your attention toward what’s nourishing, you’re not just “being positive”—you’re building a brain and body that knows how to thrive.
With warmth and wonder,
