10/08/2026
Your Body Communicates.
Our bodies will tell us when we are stressed or in distress. The signals may not always look the same, and sometimes they are easy to overlook. They can show up physically as trouble sleeping, low energy, changes in appetite, headaches or tension in the body. They may present emotionally as sadness, anger, irritability, anxiety or hopeless feelings. They can also show up in our thoughts as difficulty concentrating, overthinking, self-doubt, or becoming more critical of ourselves. Sometimes they show up behaviorally with us withdrawing from family and friends, staying in bed longer, overworking, or no longer participating in things we once enjoyed.
The question is: Do we NOTICE? Think about the last time you were stressed. What did you notice in your body? Where did the stress show up physically? What stories did you begin telling yourself about what was happening? What emotions showed up and how did you express your stress through your behavior?
Noticing is not diagnosing yourself; it's about becoming curious enough to recognize your own patterns. Remember, we must see and accept the “what” is happening first before we can change the “how”.
This month's blog, "When Your Body Speaks: Learning to Notice Before You React" explores how slowing down and noticing our physical, emotional, cognitive, and behavioral cues can help us learn more about what our bodies may be trying to tell us.
Pause. Get curious. Listen.
-Walters Wellness Group
Read the blog here:
Have you ever wondered what your body is trying to tell you? Those aches, pains, creaks...those moments when you've been sitting for a while, attempt to get up, and find yourself falling right back onto your bottom. For some of us, we notice, chuckle a little, and push ourselves up into a standing p...
