December 9, 2021 Nourishing my body is a key component to my mental health maintenance. The inclusion of more and more physical activities that get my body moving and into nature has been a game changer. Sometimes it’s a long trail run, other times a brief dog walk may be all my motivation allows, but I have never once regretted getting out the door. I also find yoga grounding when I am in a decent headspace. When my nervous system is on high alert, holding still can often feel uncomfortable, but I find when I am at my most uneasy or upset taking a few minutes in child’s pose - forehead pressed to the floor - provides a literal grounding that allows me to find my breath again. Reading and writing are two other ways I have learned to come back to myself. Tucking in with a good book connects me with the author over time and space. When my nervous system is on edge and I find myself reading the same passage over and over, popping in my earbuds and listening to the audio edition on a...