The Joy Edit #2
- Chloe Markham
- Feb 19
- 1 min read
A regular edit for your joy.
Nervous system regulation tool
Nervous system orienting.
This baby gets you back into your body and reduces overwhelm & anxiety.
HOW: Start by getting comfy and noticing your body — posture, the soles of your feet, contact points. Then:
1. Notice three things you can see
2. Notice three things you can hear
3. Notice three things you can feel
Really good to do on public transport, before you start work, or before something hectic.
Listen: Cadence
It's folky, atmospheric, and calming. Take a trip to the wilds of Ireland in your mind.(Inspired by the brilliant new Mackenzie Crook comedy on BBC: Tiny Prophets.)
Read: The 7 Types of Rest
For when your bones hurt, your brain’s on fire, and you’ve shouted at a kettle.
A book I'm loving: Gathering Moss
This will change the way you notice the environment around you on every walk.
It's gorgeous (and no, you don't have to be 'into' moss).
Good news: A good book could add years to your brain
Maybe reading Wuthering Heights can actually stave off Alzheimers. Nice one.
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