Welcome to Living Well Daily, the newsletter serving up tips to help you live a healthier, happier life.

In today’s edition:

You’re awesome! It's true, so it's about time to accept that you are awesomeness incarnated into human form.

We live in a world full of noise: constant notifications, bright lights, background chatter, and endless to-do lists. While some stimulation is normal, overstimulation happens when your brain and nervous system have too much to process, leaving you feeling mentally and emotionally drained. This can lead to us feeling irritated, anxious, etc. at others, or ourselves when the real culprit may be sound and/or too much in-put: what a crazy ‘ah-ha!’ this can be, one that we can easily work with when we know. 

Signs you might be overstimulated:

Common causes:

How to practice reducing overstimulation:

✅ Action Step: Schedule one 15-minute break today where you intentionally reduce sensory input (no screens, no noise) just breathing room.

Did you know that your gut is home to trillions of bacteria? It is known as the microbiome, and it quietly influences almost every part of your health.

A balanced, diverse microbiome helps control inflammation, supports your immune system, aids digestion, and even boosts mood. Research shows that people with healthier, more diverse gut bacteria tend to age better and live longer, while imbalances are linked to issues like heart disease, diabetes, and cognitive decline.

The good news? You can strengthen your gut health with simple daily choices: 

🥕 Eat a variety of fiber rich whole foods throughout the week like fruits, vegetables, legumes, whole grains as these help feed the good bacteria in your gut.

🦠Eat fermented foods which contain beneficial bacteria like yogurt, kefir, or sauerkraut to help keep your microbiome thriving. 

✅ Action Step: Add one new plant-based food to your meals this week, something you don’t normally eat (like lentils, kiwi, or red cabbage) to help your gut will flourish!

Let self-compassion surround you with kind healing energy.

Courage doesn’t always feel loud; sometimes it’s a whisper that says, “try again.” Sometimes, courage walks hand in hand with fear.

What’s one small risk I’d like to take for the life I want to live and why? Am I willing and if so, what first step do I take?

Take a slow sip of water — like when it feels like exactly what your body has been craving.

💬Ask a Thoughtful Question
Go beyond “How are you?” and really listen.

Self-soothing is the act of calming your emotional distress, helping regulate your nervous system, especially when trauma responses are on overdrive.

Day 3: At Work or in Public
These subtle tools can be used anywhere. This is so helpful especially when a trigger catches you off guard. 

Practice in feel-good moments too so you strengthen your ability to connect to these tools in tough moments. 

^{Darling, don’t give up on yourself, you’re so worth it. Sending love} 💕

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With love and care,

Lola & Joshua | The Living Well Team

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