Safety

 

Gentle Daily & Weekly Structure for Rebuilding Inner Safety and Connection


**Daily Practices (10–20 minutes total)**

These are flexible. Do what you can, skip what you need. Consistency, not perfection, matters.

Morning (5–10 min)

  • Grounding practice (choose 1):

    • 5-4-3-2-1 sensory scan

    • Safe space visualization

    • Hand-on-heart self-reassurance

  • Whisper or write a gentle affirmation:

    • "I am allowed to feel safe."

    • "My body is not the enemy."

    • "I can begin again today."

Afternoon or Midday (5–10 min)

  • Gentle movement: stretching, short walk, or rocking side-to-side

  • One social touchpoint (optional):

    • Message a supportive person (even just a "thinking of you")

    • Read a post in a kind online space

    • Be near people without needing to interact (e.g. a café, library)

Evening (5–10 min)

  • Journal: “What did I survive today?” or “What felt okay?”

  • Soothing ritual:

    • Blanket wrap + music

    • Herbal tea

    • Watch a gentle show or light a candle


**Weekly Practices**

Monday – Set one gentle boundary (with self or others) Tuesday – Explore creativity (drawing, writing, music, collage)Wednesday – Join or observe a low-stakes community (online or in person) Thursday – Write a letter to your younger self (no need to finish) Friday – Self-kindness ritual (bath, comfort food, nature walk) Saturday – Reflect: “What made me feel more safe this week?” Sunday – Plan next week’s safety anchors (choose grounding tools, note any events that need extra care)


**Visual Reminder / Grounding Tool**

Create a small note or image with these phrases:

Today I choose slowness.
I deserve safety—even if I don’t feel it yet.
I survived. I am still here.
Connection is possible. I don’t have to rush.

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