When a notification comes in, my shoulders tense up first.
The moment a group chat notification pops up, my shoulders tense and my body braces before I even start typing a reply.
Scenes
- My shoulders tense up when a notification comes in. — When a group chat notification pops up, my shoulders tense before I even start typing a reply.
- I keep writing, then deleting — As I write and delete my reply, my shoulders stay tense and the notification remains.
- Your body sends signals first — When you feel tense, your body tightens too. Noticing that change can help you see when your feelings start to grow.
- Before replying, notice your shoulders — When a notification comes in today, take a moment before replying to notice whether your shoulders have tensed.
- You can notice your body’s signals again — If your shoulders are still tense after you send a reply, you can try to recall which notification brought that on.
Stories by Dalbit
- Dalbit
- When I close the door after work, I can’t think of anyone to reach out to.
- On payday, I want to ask how you are first
- When I think of my child’s report card, I end up grading myself too.
- After hearing about my friend, my own day feels small.
- Even in the salon mirror, the silence between me and my husband follows me.
- Folding laundry, I start worrying about my child again
- In the family chat, it’s always Mom who speaks
- When the elevator doors close, I want a moment alone.