Small Sensory Shifts That Make a Big Difference in Stress Relief
When you are overwhelmed, foggy, or tense, it can be easy to think you just need a better mindset. Maybe you tell yourself to focus harder, stay positive, or push through. But burnout is not a mindset problem. It is a nervous system response.
In fast-paced STEM careers, your brain is always working. Your body, however, can stay frozen in stress mode without you even realizing it. Over time, this disconnect adds up.
The solution is not more willpower. It is sensory input.
If you want to explore this idea further, I invite you to read my full blog, Simple Sensory Practices for STEM Stress Relief. It offers a deeper look at how sensory practices support stress recovery, and how small creative moments can make a meaningful difference.
To help you get started, I have also created a 13-page Essential Tips Guide, Small Sensory Shifts That Make a Big Difference in Stress Relief.
It gathers quick sensory resets you can use anytime you are feeling overloaded.
Burnout does not mean you are weak.
It means your body is asking for a different kind of care.
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