What does ‘good’ feel like in your body?

What does ‘good’ feel like in your body?

Many of my clients are very familiar with this question!

When someone asks us how we are, it’s easy to say ‘good’, but how often do we stop and think about (or feel into) what ‘good’ actually means as we say it?

Good can mean so many things. It might mean I slept well, or I’m actually terrible but I don’t want to talk about it, or I’m excited about something that’s happening tomorrow, or I’m feeling kind of numb but I don’t want to bring you down by telling you how I’m really doing.

Why is it good (see what I did there) to get specific about what good feels like, and to instead of just saying ‘I’m good’, to tune in to the wild world of body sensations (like weird tingles, butterflies in your stomach, or tension in your shoulders)?

It’s good because these kinds of sensations are like secret messengers from your nervous system. And so by getting specific about what ‘good’ feels like, you’re starting to learn the language of your unique nervous system.

Why is it good to do that?

Because your body's sensations are like secret codes that unlock the door to increased resilience, healing, and growth. By deciphering these codes, you’re able to identify and then to release the pent-up energy trapped in your body from past traumatic events. When you gradually work through these stuck places in a safe and controlled way, you're on your way to resolving trauma and restoring a sense of safety and calm within your nervous system.

So, next time you find yourself saying ‘I’m good!’ - perhaps you’d like to take a moment to notice what ‘good’ means to you in that moment, and get a little more familiar with the language of your nervous system.

Want some help? This is what I do with clients - click here to send me a message and if we choose to work together, I’ll start asking you what good feels like in your body, too.