In a world full of Triggers
we focus on the opposite...
GLIMMERS
What is a Glimmer you ask?
It's a moment of joy and safety in your day!
Our autonomic nervous system can be in overdrive with all the stimulation from our daily lives, let alone the current state of the world. Rather than being another source on the internet with lists of triggers, we’re here to provide Glimmers.
The site is a daily reminder to connect to safe, joyful, and appreciated thoughts. When we can remember a feeling of joy and safety, it is easier to return to it. Remembering Glimmers in the present moment can be a practice to help your sympathetic nervous system drop out of fight or flight mode more smoothly.
Check Out Some of the Latest Glimmers
My bubbles!
Watching the fish swim around in the water is enthralling. Movement is so different in water than on land. The fish tank is nicely set up for the residents to have a good life. Water, light, food, and a micro world in front of you. It’s pretty cool to see
Poppy Fields
All around are waiving black-eyed poppies. Joyful red blooms wave and bounce into each other. Green leaves quiver in the wind and dance on their stalks. Waking up in Oz or near Flander’s Fields must have been like this. The vision in front of you transports you to a place
Raise a Glass
The drinking vessel in your hand is comforting. When you drink out of it- there is a comfort to the action. Is it glass, ceramic, plastic, wood? Is it heavy, hefty, light? What it is- is a small positive to an everyday task.
Sandy Toes
Wiggling your toes in the sand brings a giggle through your core. The sensation against your skin is light and comforting. The grains are smooth and fall gently around you. Slipping into the sand your feet find home. You’ve had great moments in sand like this and this moment is
Dancing Sunlight
The wind moving across the surface makes the light dance and sparkle. Pause for the moment. Look at the twinkles and sparks and shimmers. The water is playing, the wind is playing, the light is playing. The world is playing and you see it. How beautiful it is to see
Build Your Practice Of Sitting In a Glimmer
Research in positive psychology shows that consistent exposure to uplifting content can rewire your brain to focus on the good, improving emotional resilience and overall well-being.
Daily positive thoughts trigger the release of feel-good chemicals like dopamine and serotonin, reducing stress and enhancing your ability to handle challenges. Over time, this habit not only boosts your mood but also sharpens your focus, strengthens relationships, and increases productivity.
By starting your day with a Glimmer, you’re investing in a proven method to cultivate optimism and create a ripple effect of positivity in both your personal and professional life.