How to Slow Down
Anxiety & Panic
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Many of us have learned to speed up as a response to things feeling overwhelming or out of control.
Our breathing becomes shallow and our nervous system shifts into a sympathetic, stressed state as a result.
If you're tired of the hustle, tired of moving at this unsustainable pace and wanting a break but not sure even how to give yourself that break, this tapping sequence is for YOU.
After tapping, take a moment to gently scan across your body. What is it that you notice?
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