Bottoms Up! – Stop overload in its tracks, starting with your 7 senses.

Picture this: You’ve just survived a kid’s birthday party (sugar highs, squeals, and all), managed to wrestle your 5-year-old into the car seat, and finally pull out of the driveway. Just as you exhale… boom. What’s for lunch?
A quick pit stop at the store is your only option – except now you’re overstimulated, under-caffeinated, and about one loud beep away from losing it.
Let’s be honest: emotional overwhelm is real, and it doesn’t care how old you are. What we often don’t realise is how much our senses play into how we manage those emotions.

When your body feels “off” and your senses are overloaded, staying calm is a serious challenge.
Here’s the science-y part (but don’t worry, it’s simple):
Your brain processes sensory input first (that’s at the bottom), then emotions, and thoughts come last (at the top).
So, before you even feel or think, you’re already sensing. That’s why sensory overload is the sneaky culprit behind so many meltdowns.

So how do you keep your cool when life gets loud, messy, and full of surprises?

You tune in to your seven senses (yep, not just five) and tackle the world from the bottom up:
👀 Sight
Sunglasses = sanity. Bright lights after chaos? No thanks.
👂 Hearing
Pop in your favourite playlist on the way to your next stop. Instant mood shift.
🖐️ Touch
Say goodbye to itchy scarves and shoes that pinch. Comfort is key.
👃 Smell
Step into a garden. Breathe. Let nature reset you.
👅 Taste
Energy dipping? Chew a mint or sip something refreshing to stay sharp.
💃 Movement
Shake it off… literally. Stretch, walk, move. Your body will thank you.
🧘‍♀️ Body Sense
Change up your posture. Slouch, stretch, sit tall. Keep it flowing.

Here’s the deal:

Emotional overload is tricky. Sensory overload is easier to manage—if you catch it early.
By tuning into your sensory needs, you’re one step ahead. It’s like having an emotional safety net in your back pocket. The more you pay attention to your senses, the easier it becomes to stay grounded, calm, and (let’s face it) a much nicer version of yourself.

Moral of the story?

Don’t wait until you’re ready to snap. Know what soothes you, use your senses wisely, and take on the chaos like a champ.
The sensible way, of course.