A 5-minute evening practice
Introduction:
When life feels like a constant brace—tight shoulders, shallow breath, rushing from one “urgent” thing to the next—you’re probably running on survival energy. It’s common (especially for sensitives and empaths) and it’s reversible. Today, let’s use my simple rhythm—Self-Awareness → Release → Alignment—to shift your state without pressure or perfection.
What survival energy looks like (and why it lingers)
Survival narrows your focus to threat and comparison. It keeps you vigilant, over-preparing, and postponing rest. If you’ve read Taking Things Personally, you know how easily a tense system interprets neutral events as personal. The goal isn’t to “fix” you; it’s to support your nervous system so it can choose differently.
Step 1 — Self-Awareness
Gently name what’s true: “Right now my jaw is tight and my breath is fast and shallow.”
Helpful prompts (from Discovering You and 25 Questions for Reflection):
• What value of mine feels threatened here?
• What do I need more of—space, clarity, or support?
Step 2 — Release
Regulate before you decide. Try this 60-second reset (Mindfulness Action Plan):
• Exhale longer than you inhale (4/6) for three rounds.
• Unfurl hands; soften belly.
• Cue phrase: “I’m safe to choose one step.”
Step 3 — Alignment
Ask: “What’s one step that honors who I am today?”
• 10 quiet minutes on the most important task—set a timer.
• A compassionate boundary with one person or project (see Dealing with Difficult People for language like, “I’m not available for that, but here’s what I can do.”).
• A ten-minute walk outside—with your phone on airplane mode.
Your space matters, too
Outer energy amplifies inner energy. Clear the first surface you see in your workspace and add one living element (a small plant). This tiny environmental upgrade steadies your focus and calms your system.
A 5-minute evening practice
Write one line: “Where did I choose steady power today?” Celebrate even the smallest example. Consistency—not intensity—shifts your baseline.
• Personal Energy Assessment (personalized reflections from me): https://forms.gle/ojh5R93AQz6G9pGg7
• Weekly Unstoppable Energy Tips (affirmation Mon, tip Thu): https://lindabinns.com/tips-home
• Free Harmony Inside & Out Community: https://lindabinns.app.clientclub.net/communities/groups/harmony-inside-and-out
• Complimentary 30-Minute Breakthrough Session: https://calendly.com/linda-85/complimentary-breakthrough-coaching-session
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