Learning to recognize the subtle ways your body communicates “no” can help you stop overriding your boundaries, deepen self-trust, and live more in alignment with your needs.

If you’ve ever tried to connect with your body and felt… nothing, you’re not broken. Disconnection is a common nervous system response, especially after chronic stress or trauma. These five gentle questions can help you begin rebuilding that connection, one moment at a time.

Healing doesn’t always look like joy, motivation, or big emotional breakthroughs. Sometimes it looks like exhaustion, sensitivity, or second-guessing your “no.” If you’ve been wondering whether your inner work is really working, here are 8 subtle, but powerful, signs that your nervous system is slowly finding safety.