Before we have words for an emotion, our body often knows. A tight chest, clenched jaw, heavy shoulders or a fluttering stomach can all be early signals.
Learning your own body cues helps you catch rising stress earlier, when it is easier to respond with care rather than react on autopilot.
There is no right or wrong way to feel in your body. The goal is simply to notice with curiosity rather than judgement.
TRY THIS
Do a slow scan from the top of your head to your toes. Where do you feel tension, warmth, heaviness or ease? Breathe gently into any tight places.
REFLECT
Where in your body do you tend to hold stress first?