Journey to Resonance

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Rage + Heat

Several of our clients have noticed elevated levels of irritability and reactivity lately, seemingly “for no reason.” Can it really be as simple as… it’s hot outside? Yes, yes it can. If heat (or humidity) inspires physical discomfort for you, think of it as having a similar nagging, background (or foreground!) nervous system agitation as chronic pain. And if you happen to live without central air, the sleep disruption on top of it is nothing to dismiss.

Your poor nervous system has a seasonal agitator to acknowledge and integrate alongside the other stressors of the day. So if you notice yourself mysteriously rageful, cue into your body, your physical sensations, and do what you can to minimize physical stimuli.

Also consider: summertime often holds a golden place in our memories as a time of freedom and joy, and that expectation seems to carry into adulthood. When that doesn’t match the reality it can feel like there’s “something wrong.” We can acknowledge and release that too: summer as an adult looks quite different in terms of freedom from responsibility! And summer as an adult might feel quite different in the body. Altogether, take these summertime woes as opportunities to practice your nervous system awareness and somatic processing. And stay cool!