🌿 Wellness Wednesday Tip #5 🌿

Make Eye Contact. Really.
(Let yourself be seen.)

Most people look — but don’t see.
They interact — but don’t connect.
But when we pause and make real eye contact, something changes.
We remember we’re not alone.

Genuine eye contact tells the nervous system: you’re safe here.
It helps regulate heart rate, release oxytocin, and reduce anxiety.
And in a world where so many people feel unseen — this kind of presence is medicine.

Here’s the tip:
The next time you speak to someone — pause.
Look into their eyes for 2–3 seconds longer than usual.
Don’t rush. Don’t scan. Just see.

Why it matters:

• Strengthens co-regulation and connection

• Boosts oxytocin and emotional safety

• Helps anchor nervous system balance

• Builds trust and presence

• Reminds both people: you matter

Connection isn’t just emotional — it’s physiological.

Try it today:
Look someone in the eye — your partner, a colleague, a stranger.
Let your gaze be kind. Grounded. Soft. Present.
You don’t have to say much. Just see them.

Reflection:
What shifts in your life when you stop rushing through moments and start truly witnessing them?

Yours in wellness,
Brien & Dre
Qi Movements – Move well. Live well.™