You’ve heard of triggers that make you feel unhappy, sad, angry. But if there was an opposite that made you calm, even joyful? This is where glimmers come in.
We are so busy looking for what is wrong in our lives, we can miss what is positive.
✔ Glimmers help build emotional strength, making it easier to handle challenges.
✔ Glimmers keep you focused on the present, reducing feelings of anxiety.
✔ Glimmers help you to have positive thoughts!
✔ Looking for glimmers helps train your brain to notice and enjoy joyful moments in daily life!
✔ Over time, noticing glimmers can grow your sense of gratitude, which supports your happiness. and mental health!
Glimmers are small grounding moments that make you smile
✔ Sight: seeing a friend
✔ Sound: the sound of rain
✔ Smell: the smell if the seaside
✔ Touch: the cool feel of water when you jump in the pool
✔ Taste: something yummy
✔ Connection: a hug from a loved on
✔ Nature: spotting a rainbow
How to find your own glimmers
The beauty of glimmers is that they’re personal. There’s no universal formula, but if you want to start spotting them, here’s what to try:
- Tune into your senses: What sounds, scents, textures or tastes bring you a subtle sense of peace or joy?
- Notice your body: A glimmer might show up as your shoulders dropping, your breathing slowing or even a quiet smile.
- Start a ‘glimmer list’: Jot down small moments that made you feel soft, connected or safe. Even noticing one or two a day can help rewire your awareness.
- Don’t chase big feelings: This isn’t about euphoric highs. It’s about the tiniest shifts that gently recalibrate your mood.
