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The Monthly Reset
March always feels rejuvenating to me. After the long, inward pull of winter—the season of rest, reflection, and quiet reset—I can sense something gently stirring. In somatic experiencing, winter isn’t a setback; it’s restoration. It’s the nervous system recalibrating, conserving energy, doing quiet, essential work underneath the surface. And now spring invites us to plant new seeds—but without urgency, without force.
 
The Lunar New Year carries this energy of renewal too. Whether you resonate with the steady strength of the “Year of The Horse” or you are still shedding layers of last years “Year of The Snake”, it's an invitation to release what no longer fits—softly, compassionately. Shedding doesn’t happen on command. Growth doesn’t respond to pressure. Even in nature, we cannot pry open a bud before it's ready and expect it to bloom.
 
So I want to ask you:
 
If you planted one gentle seed this month, what would it be?
 
Where in your body do you feel ready to stretch—and where do you feel the need for more support?
 
What would change if you trusted your nervous system to set the pace?
 
Seasons shift in their own time and so do our bodies. Seeds sprout when the soil is ready and do new ideas. What if this month wasn’t about pushing yourself forward—but about tending the ground beneath you and allowing what’s meant to bloom to emerge naturally?
 
 Laurie
 
 
 
 
Laurie's Corner 
 
I recently heard Dr. Laurie Santos speak through 
"The Distinguished Speaker Series" about the science of happiness. Dr. Laurie Santos is a Yale Professor, host of The Happiness Lab podcast, and teaches the most popular course at Yale University.
 
After her speech, one thing became clear: happiness isn’t something that just happens to us—it’s something we practice.
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Dr. Laurie Santos' 10 science-backed happiness habits: 
  1. Prioritize your happiness before productivity—when you do, your performance actually improves.
  2. Make time for in person social connections. Relationships matter more than we think.
  3. Give back and help others. Generosity boosts joy for everyone involved.
  4. Practice gratitude. Notice what’s already good in your life. Tap into the feeling state.
  5. Support your body with healthy daily practices, like exercise, whole healthy foods, and 8 hours of sleep.
  6. Be present and savor the small moments.
  7. Feel your feelings—even the uncomfortable and icky ones.
  8. Treat yourself with self-compassion, not criticism.
  9. Love your work by leaning into your strengths.
  10. Measure wealth in time, not just money.
A powerful reminder that the good life is less about achievement—and more about presence, connection, and intention.
 
Which one of these are you leaning into right now? Respond to this email and let me know. The one that resonated with me was “savoring the small moments". And keep your eye open for a solo podcast on this topic where I'll dive deeper into the importance of all 10 items. 
 
 
 
 
Why It Works:
Old emotional patterns live in the body as well as the brain. When you pause, feel, and respond differently—even in small ways—you begin to discharge stuck energy, soothe the nervous system, and create new neural pathways to start making different decisions for yourself.
 
And if you are ready to take a deeper dive into body based healing work 1:1 with me, click here to schedule a free inquiry call to get started today! I have two 1:1 slots available, but they fill up fast!
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Lets bloom together,
 
Laurie
 

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