Step Five is about responding, paying close attention, and knowing when you need to reframe your behavior in order to recognize a stress overload. It's important to understand the difference between just reducing stress and responding in a way that will restore your energy. Each of these steps feel different.
Be mindful that your restorative practices may need to change over time. All the steps of Self-Reg are personal. This step is no different. Here is how I see it now:
