The Glimmers Notepad

“Triggers" are widely understood, but few people know about their opposite: glimmers. Glimmers are small moments that spark joy or peace, which can help cue our nervous system to feel safe or calm. Deb Dana, Clinical Social Worker, coined the term glimmers. She says,"We're not talking great, big, expansive experiences of joy or safety or connection," she ays. "These are micro moments that begin to shape our system in very gentle ways.". Experts say this mindset shift can make a positive impact on our mental health.

By taking time throughout our day to notice small moments of joy, peace, beauty and awe, we can slowly but surely shift our day-to-day perspectives and moods. Better yet, we actually start training our brain to see those things more often, creating a feedback cycle that's a force for good! This notepad is small and portable, allowing you to jot down your glimmers wherever you go, and answer one simple prompt each day: "a little moment that made me appreciate the world today". 

Each notepad comes with 50 sheets to document 50 glimmers, then start all over again if you wish to.

Of course, this notepad is not the sole cure for our mental health crises. However, it is a creative, unique and intentional tool to add to our wheelhouse and potentially help us care for our mental health more regularly and in a way that feels true and valuable to us.