Busyness Is a Trauma Response

7 Ways to Slow Down

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Busyness is a trauma response that distracts you from your thoughts and feelings. Being distracted from your truth will keep you from healing and is exhausting.

There are many ways to slow down and take a moment to be still. You can spend time outdoors, watch pets or children play, pray or meditate, take time for self-care, and practice breathing exercises. Adding the coping skills you want to use can help you let go of strategies that no longer serve you well as you work on your trauma recovery.

Table of Contents

· Busyness Is a Trauma Response
· Chronic Busyness Is Not Helping You Heal
· The Coping Mechanism of Busyness Serves a Purpose
· There Are Different Ways to Calm the Mind
· Spending Time With Yourself
· Trauma Survivors Benefit From a Quiet Moment Each Day
· Seek the Support of Others

Busyness Is a Trauma Response

Do you ever find yourself trying to watch a movie and struggling to sit still? Maybe you feel as if you need to research the location and facts about the actors in the movie instead of just watching it with all of your attention.