Glimmers Journal: Reflect on the Small Moments That Bring You Joy, Safety, and Connection

From the conceptualizer of glimmers—prompts to help you savor the micromoments of joy and well-being in your day.

First coined in Deb Dana’s book Polyvagal Theory in Therapy, “glimmers” are the micromoments in your day that spark a sense of joy. They can be anything from catching a view of the skyline to cuddling with your pet. Glimmers tell your nervous system that you are safe and okay in the world, thus shifting your system’s response from defense to calm. When we notice and name glimmers...