Listeing to my body (in Bali...and at my kitchen sink)

Hi Friend,

This week in #MyPeacein50, I’m turning toward something many of us tend to rush past — the moment our bodies start screaming at us.

Last week, my husband and I took a bucket list trip to Bali and Singapore. It was incredible — serene temples, lush landscapes, and food that made me feel like I’d stepped into Crazy Rich Asians and Eat, Pray, Love.

But what the movies don’t show? The overcrowded airports — loud, chaotic, overstimulating. If you know my husband, you know this is his worst nightmare: noise, crowds, people bumping into him. Add in airport issues back in San Diego that nearly cost us our first flight, and it was a perfect storm.

His nervous system went into overdrive — reactive, frustrated, easily irritated. And mine followed suit — frozen, anxious, desperate to smooth it all over. We were both completely activated and exhausted.

In moments like that, my instinct is to shut it down and “get through it.” I tell myself I’ll deal with the tension later — when I’m in the villa in Bali or the hawker market in Singapore, everything will feel better. And for better or worse, that’s what I did.

But this week, I’m trying something different.

Instead of overriding my body, I’m going to listen — in real time. Not later. Not after I crash. But in the middle of my day — during emails, between meetings, while reheating leftovers, or even standing at the kitchen sink.

Here’s how I’m practicing:
🌿 Ask: Where am I right now? (Emotionally, physically, energetically.)
🌿 Keep sticky notes around the house:
  “You can pause here.”
  “Your body is speaking — are you listening?”
🌿 Place a hand on my heart and take one conscious breath.
🌿 When I feel tension, urgency, or anxiety? Whisper: “Thank you for trying to protect me.”

This isn’t a reset button. It’s a relationship. I don’t expect perfection. But I do hope it helps me shift from reacting to responding — with compassion.

✨ Read the full blog here: https://www.lisaconradi.com/blog

💭 Reflection for You

What are the early signs your body is trying to get your attention?
What’s your default pattern — fight, flight, freeze, or fawn?
What might happen if you said: “Thank you, body, for trying to protect me” in the moment?

These small practices aren’t about fixing anything. They’re about building trust with your nervous system. And trust is the foundation of peace.

💛 What I’m Loving This Week

• Sound: The quiet hum of my white noise machine (affiliate link) in the background — a subtle signal to my nervous system that it’s okay to settle.
• Practice: Hourly check-ins prompted by my Apple Watch. One breath. One question: “Where am I, really?”
• Tool: Sticky notes around the house: “You can pause here.”
• Quote: “What if your busyness is actually anxiety in motion?” — from this week’s blog.
• Song: “That I Would Be Good” by Alanis Morissette — a quiet anthem of self-acceptance for days when your nervous system feels loud.

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 🌿 Join me in #MyPeacein50

Here’s what to expect this week:

·         📝 Read this week’s blog for reflections, a gentle breath-based practice, and prompts to guide you

·         📲 Tuesdays–Thursdays: I’ll share bite-sized insights and key takeaways from the weekly blog on Instagram, LinkedIn, and Facebook — follow along for small reminders to anchor your week.

·         📹 Watch for my Friday video on Instagram + Facebook as I debrief the practice

·         📥 Download your free Calm Calendar to support your journey

📲 Share your moments using #MyPeacein50

There’s no right way. There’s just your way.

With care,
Lisa