Being a therapist has taught me a great deal about the common thoughts, feelings, fears, and worries that we all share. It has taught me that we are not alone in the ways we think and feel about certain situations.

Things that we go through in life, whether they are “big T” traumas or micro traumas, are stored in the body. Over time, these stressors build up and start to manifest as pain.

If you have noticed in the past, that you cannot stay consistent and fully commit to changes, here are five tips to help get you started.

Several therapies focus on your ability to heal through your senses; including mindfulness/meditation, somatic experiencing, and breathwork.