01/15/2026
Feeling tethered to tension at your desk?
I see it every day.
And I also know this truth: your nervous system doesn’t need a full reset to shift. It needs small moments of permission, repeated with care.
Try these three gentle micro-habits you can do right at work to ease tension and bring your focus back online.
1) Jaw Release | 6–10 seconds, 3 rounds
How: Let your jaw soften and hang slightly open. Inhale through your nose, then exhale with a quiet sigh, allowing the jaw to melt. Return to neutral.
Why it helps: The jaw holds unspoken effort. Releasing it eases neck and facial tension, interrupts looping thoughts, and clears mental static.
2) Shoulder Reset | 3 slow rolls + anchor
How: Inhale as you lift your shoulders toward your ears. Pause for a beat. Exhale as you roll them back and down. Gently draw your shoulder blades together, then release.
Why it helps: This unwinds upper-back tension, restores posture, and gives your breath more room to move. Your body reads this as safety.
3) Grounding Breath | 3 rounds
How: Place one hand on your belly. Inhale for 4 counts, feeling the hand rise. Hold for 1. Exhale for 6 counts, feeling the hand fall.
Why it helps: Longer exhales tell the nervous system it’s safe to settle. Heart rate steadies. Focus returns without force.
These are not quick fixes. They are anchors. Small, repeatable moments that gently retrain your system to downshift and recalibrate.
Try them between meetings or anytime the day starts tightening around you.
If you want support weaving practices like these into a routine that actually sticks, I offer one-on-one nervous system coaching in Auburn, CA. Learn more and book a session here: http://www.mlmoonstudio.com
Which one will you try after your next meeting? Tell me below. I’m right here with you. 🌙