{"id":21556,"date":"2026-03-02T17:13:28","date_gmt":"2026-03-02T17:13:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/guides\/\/"},"modified":"2026-03-20T11:53:19","modified_gmt":"2026-03-20T11:53:19","slug":"what-is-a-glimmer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/guides\/what-is-a-glimmer\/","title":{"rendered":"What is a Glimmer? How Small Outdoor Moments Can Lift Your Mood"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\t\t<header id=\"block_0fad95df94d5c5e6e041ea561ff31dec\" class=\"SingleHero skip-lazy radial\">\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"container\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul class=\"SingleHero__categories\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/activities\/wellbeing\/\" class=\"category\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWellbeing\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/activities\/nature\/\" class=\"category\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tNature\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h1 class=\"SingleHero__title\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t\tWhat is a Glimmer? How Small Outdoor Moments Can Lift Your Mood\t\t\t\t\t<\/h1>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"row justify-content-center align-items-center SingleHero__author\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-auto avatar\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"40\" height=\"40\" src=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/profile-pic-150x150.jpg\" class=\"avatar wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-auto name\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tBy Hilary Pullen\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<p class=\"SingleHero__meta\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tPublished on \t\t\t\t\t\t<time datetime=\"2026-03-02T17:13:28+00:00\" itemprop=\"datePublished\">March 2, 2026<\/time>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"dot\"><\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t3 min read\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"SingleHero__thumbnail\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1376\" height=\"540\" src=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/what-is-a-glimmer.jpg\" class=\"img\" alt=\"a bee on lavendar\" srcset=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/what-is-a-glimmer.jpg 1376w, https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/what-is-a-glimmer-300x118.jpg 300w, https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/what-is-a-glimmer-1024x402.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/what-is-a-glimmer-768x301.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1376px) 100vw, 1376px\" \/>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/header>\n\n\t\n\n\n\t\t<article id=\"block_1c1b10b374832110afa02c310d419e01\" class=\"Universal Universal--post c-small default \" >\n\t\t\t<div class=\"container\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"InnerBlocks\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"lead\"><\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-glimmers-in-nature-how-small-outdoor-moments-can-lift-your-mood\"><strong>Glimmers in Nature. How Small Outdoor Moments Can Lift Your Mood<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have heard the term \u201cglimmer\u201d recently you are not alone. The idea has appeared across wellbeing posts and podcasts as people look for gentler ways to steady their nervous system. A glimmer is the opposite of a trigger. It is a tiny moment of safety, calm or joy that helps your body settle. These moments are easy to miss indoors. Step outside and they become much easier to notice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-is-a-glimmer\"><strong>What is a glimmer<\/strong>?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-where-the-idea-comes-from\"><strong>Where the idea comes from<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The word comes from polyvagal theory, which looks at how your nervous system reacts to threat and safety. The idea of glimmers was coined by therapist Deb Dana, whose work with Polyvagal Theory helps people recognise tiny cues of safety. It might be a bird call, a shift in the wind or a warm patch of sunlight. You may feel your shoulders drop or your breathing steady without thinking about it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-why-your-brain-notices-triggers-more-than-glimmers\"><strong>Why your brain notices triggers more than glimmers<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Humans are wired to scan for danger. Your attention jumps to anything that feels risky. Glimmers sit quietly in the background so you often overlook them. Training yourself to spot them can rebalance this instinct and help your body recognise everyday moments of ease.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"osmroute\">\r\n\t<h2><span>PLAN ROUTES<br>FIND ADVENTURES<\/span><\/h2>\r\n\t<p class=\"desktoponly\">Discover ready-made routes nearby or create your own<\/p>\r\n\t<p><a class=\"osmroutebutton\" href=\"https:\/\/explore.osmaps.com\/find-routes\" target=\"_blank\">Open OS Maps<\/a><\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<style>\r\n\t.osmroute {\r\n\t\twidth: 100%;\r\n\t\tbackground-image: url(https:\/\/getoutside39507958bf.blob.core.windows.net\/blobgetoutside39507958bf\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/os-maps-banner-02.jpg);\r\n\t\tbackground-size: cover;\r\n\t\tbackground-repeat: no-repeat;\r\n\t\tbackground-position: center center;\r\n\t\tborder-radius: 25px;\r\n\t\tmargin-bottom: 20px;\r\n\t\tpadding: 20px 10%;\r\n\t\tdisplay: flex;\r\n\t\tflex-direction: column;\r\n\t\tjustify-content: center;\r\n\t\tcolor: black;\r\n\t\ttext-align: center;\r\n\t}  \r\n\t.osmroute h2 {\r\n\t\ttext-transform: uppercase;\r\n\t\tletter-spacing: 0.25em;\r\n\t}\r\n\t.desktoponly {\r\n    \tdisplay: none;\r\n\t}\r\n\t.osmroutebutton {\r\n\t\tbackground-color: #F60259;\r\n\t\tcolor: white!important;\r\n\t\ttext-decoration: none;\r\n\t\tborder: 2px solid #F60259;\r\n\t\tborder-radius: 25px;\r\n\t\tpadding: 8px 16px;\r\n\t\tmargin-top: 1em;\r\n\t}\r\n\r\n\t.osmroutebutton:hover {\r\n\t\tborder: 2px solid #670125;\r\n\t\tcolor: white;\r\n\t}\r\n\t@media screen and (min-width: 800px) {\r\n\t\t.desktoponly {\r\n    \t\tdisplay: block;\r\n\t\t}\r\n\t}\r\n\t  \r\n<\/style>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-nature-makes-glimmers-easier-to-spot\"><strong>How nature makes glimmers easier to spot<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-the-role-of-light-colour-and-movement-outdoors\"><strong>The role of light, colour and movement outdoors<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Natural environments offer endless sensory cues that your nervous system reads as safe. Light flickering through trees, changing skies, gentle movement in water or grass. These are all low\u2011demand sights that calm the brain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/getoutside39507958bf.blob.core.windows.net\/blobgetoutside39507958bf\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/coastal-cliff.jpg\" alt=\"coastal cliff with wild flowers\" class=\"wp-image-21558\" srcset=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/coastal-cliff.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/coastal-cliff-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/coastal-cliff-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-why-natural-environments-soothe-the-nervous-system\"><strong>Why natural environments soothe the nervous system<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Fresh air, open space and natural soundscapes reduce visual and cognitive load. With fewer demands on your attention, you have more capacity to notice positive sensations. Even a short step outside, a garden moment or a walk around the block can create the right conditions for glimmers to appear.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\t\t<section id=\"block_890c265efa7a5e248b9e068a37980998\" class=\"Inner InnerButtons\" >\n\t\t\t<div class=\"container\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"row justify-content-center justify-content-md-center\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-auto\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"InnerButtons__button\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/guides\/women-nature-reclaiming-our-power\/\" class=\"Button Button--orange \" target=\"_self\" >\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"Button__text\">\n\t\t\t\t\tWomen, Nature &amp; Reclaiming Our Power\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"Button__arrow\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n<g>\n<path d=\"M5 12H19M19 12L12 5M19 12L12 19\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/>\n<\/g>\n<\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-auto\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"InnerButtons__button\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/guides\/25-science-backed-benefits-of-hiking\/\" class=\"Button Button--orange \" target=\"_self\" >\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"Button__text\">\n\t\t\t\t\t25 Science\u2011Backed Benefits of Hiking (and How to Start)\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"Button__arrow\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n<g>\n<path d=\"M5 12H19M19 12L12 5M19 12L12 19\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/>\n<\/g>\n<\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\n\t\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/getoutside39507958bf.blob.core.windows.net\/blobgetoutside39507958bf\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/reflections-on-a-pond.jpg\" alt=\"reflections on a pond\" class=\"wp-image-21559\" srcset=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/reflections-on-a-pond.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/reflections-on-a-pond-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/reflections-on-a-pond-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-simple-ways-to-train-yourself-to-notice-glimmers\"><strong>Simple ways to train yourself to notice glimmers<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-start-with-small-outdoor-pauses\"><strong>Start with small outdoor pauses<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You don&#8217;t need a hike or a day out to start. Stand on your doorstep, open a window, or walk to the nearest patch of green. Give yourself a minute to look, listen and settle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-use-your-senses\"><strong>Use your senses<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Try focusing on one sense at a time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 Look for shifting light, colour or texture<br>\u2022 Listen for a single bird call or rustle<br>\u2022 Feel a breeze or warmth on your hands<br>\u2022 Notice a smell carried on the air<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-build-glimmer-spotting-into-daily-routines\"><strong>Build glimmer\u2011spotting into daily routines<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You could choose one \u201cglimmer moment\u201d each day. A school run, commute, <a href=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/tag\/dog-walking\/\" type=\"post_tag\" id=\"341\">dog walk<\/a> or lunchtime loop can all become small ways to create a moment of calm. You can use <a href=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/osmaps\/\" type=\"page\" id=\"16882\">OS Maps<\/a> to find local walks in your area that suit the time you have available.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\t\t<section id=\"block_5ea4dca72b0b039a9531faba4a46a374\" class=\"Inner InnerButtons\" >\n\t\t\t<div class=\"container\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"row justify-content-center justify-content-md-center\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-auto\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"InnerButtons__button\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/guides\/mindfulness-in-nature-in-winter\/\" class=\"Button Button--orange \" target=\"_self\" >\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"Button__text\">\n\t\t\t\t\tEmbracing Mindfulness in Nature During Winter\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"Button__arrow\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n<g>\n<path d=\"M5 12H19M19 12L12 5M19 12L12 19\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/>\n<\/g>\n<\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-auto\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"InnerButtons__button\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/guides\/the-positive-impact-of-being-outdoors-at-every-age\/\" class=\"Button Button--orange \" target=\"_self\" >\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"Button__text\">\n\t\t\t\t\tThe Positive Impact of Being Outdoors at Every Age\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"Button__arrow\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n<g>\n<path d=\"M5 12H19M19 12L12 5M19 12L12 19\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/>\n<\/g>\n<\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\n\t\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-examples-of-glimmer-ideas-to-look-for-on-your-next-walk\">Examples of <strong>Glimmer ideas to look for on your next walk<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n\t\t<section id=\"block_78c6db2616d19457b290b3524dc85c81\" class=\"Inner InnerGoodToKnow\" >\n\t\t\t<div class=\"container\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"row align-items-center jusitfy-content-start\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-auto\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"InnerGoodToKnow__icon \">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg width=\"32\" height=\"32\" viewBox=\"0 0 32 32\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n<g id=\"info-circle\">\n<path d=\"M15.9994 21.3333V16M15.9994 10.6666H16.0127M29.3327 16C29.3327 23.3638 23.3631 29.3333 15.9994 29.3333C8.63555 29.3333 2.66602 23.3638 2.66602 16C2.66602 8.63616 8.63555 2.66663 15.9994 2.66663C23.3631 2.66663 29.3327 8.63616 29.3327 16Z\" stroke=\"white\" stroke-width=\"2.664\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/>\n<\/g>\n<\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-auto\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"InnerGoodToKnow__heading\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tHow many of these do you recognise as a glimmer moment?\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"InnerGoodToKnow__text\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>\u2022 Light catching on leaves, water or windows.<br \/>\n\u2022 A sudden birdsong that stands out from background noise.<br \/>\n\u2022 The feeling of warm sun or a cool breeze on your face.<br \/>\n\u2022 A change in air temperature as you move from shade to light.<br \/>\n\u2022 The smell of rain, cut grass, pine, sea air or damp earth.<br \/>\n\u2022 Spotting a bird hopping close or watching a squirrel pause.<br \/>\n\u2022 A patch of colour that draws your eye. A lone flower, lichen on bark or moss glowing after rain.<br \/>\n\u2022 Noticing patterns. Ripples in a puddle, cloud shapes or the texture of tree bark.<br \/>\n\u2022 A moment of quiet in a busy day such as a still footpath or empty bench.<br \/>\n\u2022 The rhythmic sound of your footsteps, especially on gravel or boardwalks.<br \/>\n\u2022 Catching sight of the horizon and feeling your body soften.<br \/>\n\u2022 A friendly nod or smile from someone you pass.<br \/>\n\u2022 Watching your breath mix with the air when it is cold.<br \/>\n\u2022 The feeling of grounding when you place both feet firmly on the earth.<br \/>\n\u2022 A sense of space when you step into a park, field or onto a coastal path.<br \/>\n\u2022 The small comfort of hands around a warm drink outdoors.<br \/>\n\u2022 Reflections in a puddle, window or stream that make you pause.<br \/>\n\u2022 A sudden pocket of birds feeding, circling or gathering.<br \/>\n\u2022 The steady rhythm of waves, wind in trees or distant traffic softened by nature.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\n\t\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-why-glimmers-matter\"><strong>Why glimmers matter<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-supporting-resilience-and-confidence-outside\"><strong>Supporting resilience and confidence outside<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Noticing glimmers helps your body register safety. 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