Knowing Isn’t The Same As Doing: Bridging The Gap Between Self Aware and Creating Change
Emily DeMalto Emily DeMalto

Knowing Isn’t The Same As Doing: Bridging The Gap Between Self Aware and Creating Change

Self-awareness is a powerful first step in growth—it’s the moment you recognize your patterns, triggers, and emotional responses. But knowing isn’t the same as doing. Real change happens when we pair insight with intentional action, and that includes tending to the body’s stress responses. Understanding your nervous system and learning how to regulate it bridges the gap between “I see what’s happening” and “I can choose a different response.” This shift transforms awareness from an observation into a tool for real, lasting change.

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5 Somatic Exercises to Regulate Your Nervous System and Support Healing from Trauma
Emily DeMalto Emily DeMalto

5 Somatic Exercises to Regulate Your Nervous System and Support Healing from Trauma

If you’re navigating trauma, chronic stress, or emotional overwhelm, your body may be holding tension you don’t even realize. These five somatic exercises—grounding, belly breathing, muscle release, orienting, and humming—offer gentle, effective tools to help soothe your nervous system and reconnect with your body’s sense of safety.

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