We all have them: moments when our inner critic takes over or we're flooded with overwhelm after one too many stressors pile up. Whether at home or in a high-stakes meeting, these experiences are part of being human. Here's a simple practice that can help restore nervous system balance in under 30 seconds. TLC combines compassionate touch, intentional breathing, and caring self-talk to interrupt the stress cycle and help you respond skillfully rather than reactively. Learn this portable practice that works anywhere, anytime—and discover the science behind why it's so effective.

Your shoulders have been trying to tell you something. So has that knot in your stomach when you walk into certain rooms, or the way your breathing shifts when someone's tone changes. While your mind constructs stories about what's happening, your body has already processed the information and formed its own knowing. Learn to listen to your body's unique language and discover the intelligence that's been waiting for you to tune in.