In this video from a recent #IGLive, I share some #trauma-informed travel tips.

As I was #grounded from travel for a number of days (thanks CrowdStrike), I thought I'd share with you some #tips that support me in staying #regulated during unprecedented times.

Try these and see what works for you:

🔥 Focus on what you can control
🔥 Ask for what you need
🔥 Wear clothes with pockets to keep your hands free especially those that are versatile and washable (tech fibers don't smell so athleisure gear can be great)
🔥 Pack and use essentials oils like peppermint and lavender
🔥 Watch caffeine intake especially if you are a sensitive sleeper
🔥 Bring magnesium and Passionflower to help you sleep (and avoid dehydrating alcohol if possible as it does disturb sleep)
🔥Travel in comfy walking shoes ideally closed toed (especially when weather is unpredictable and your standing in lines fir hours)
🔥 Keep a list of things you need to buy on your phone (so if you have to buy stuff on travel, you can purchase #sustainably, avoid #fastfashion and keep things out of landfill that you will toss)
🔥 Always have a bit of moisturizer and lip balm on carry on
🔥 Make copies of your prescriptions
🔥 Focus on gratitude
🔥 Social engagement can be very helpful so talk to people
🔥 Help others - being proactive (within reason and respecting your own boundaries) - can be greatly empowering as it is an active nervous system response that can move us out of freeze

Not all of these will be relevant for everyone to be sure. (because yes, indeed, it is a #privilege to fly that most of the world doesn't have access to). But hopefully at least some of these can be added to your toolkit for travel and #wellbeing.

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