Children’s Activity: Searching for Glimmers
Glimmers are tiny, fleeting moments of joy and calm that happen within our days. When we experience a glimmer, we are experiencing a tiny micro-moment of happiness. A glimmer activates our parasympathetic nervous system, the part of our nervous system responsible for calmness and safety. Our brains are always trying to keep us safe, so seek to look for negatives, so when we purposely and intentionally look for glimmers in our day we can rewire ourselves to better feelings, increase our resilience and feel more connected.
Start the Activity
Next Steps
- Download the worksheet here
- Talk about what a glimmer is
- Think of some examples (a sunset, a rainbow, the smell of your favourite food, a dandelion)
- Note down the glimmers found today
- Repeat
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