Francesca Nardelli

When a person feels a high level of stress or hyper-vigilance in their daily life, the brain can begin a process called Self Silencing, but personally I naturally consider it "shrinking"

Winter is the building season. Days are shorter, people spend more time inside, and everything naturally slows down. This season is my favorite time for preparation, focus, healing, and planning.

I learned early on in my life that moving my body really helps boost my mood. In the winter especially, it helps me sleep more deeply, and gives my days some structure when everything outside feels dark and depressing. Anything that gets my body warm helps me feel more like myself again.