Disconnection
Disconnection from ourselves, others, and the natural world is a common part of life. When it arises, the nervous system can feel out of balance, tipping toward doing, pushing, or bracing, while the body’s natural capacity to rest, soothe, and soften becomes harder to access. By noticing everyday moments of disconnection, we open the door to awareness, choice, and connection.
Physical Wellbeing
Scenario: Skipping meals, low activity, disrupted sleep
Disconnection: Neglecting physical needs
Noticeable experiences: Feeling tired, tense, or irritable
Mental and Emotional Wellbeing
Scenario: Negative self-talk, constant busyness, information overload
Disconnection: Losing touch with thoughts and feelings
Noticeable experiences: Feeling scattered, overwhelmed, or emotionally distant
Social Wellbeing
Scenario: Limited connection with friends, family, or community
Disconnection: Feeling isolated or unsupported
Noticeable experiences: Feeling lonely, misunderstood, or withdrawn
Spiritual Wellbeing
Scenario: Ignoring what matters most, neglecting personal beliefs or nature connection
Disconnection: Losing touch with purpose, values, or meaning
Noticeable experiences: Feeling ungrounded, restless, or disconnected from what gives life meaning
Environmental Wellbeing
Scenario: Modern routines separating us from nature, spending less time outdoors and missing the small, everyday signs of the natural world.
Disconnection: Fewer birds, native plants, and insects in local areas, reducing opportunities to notice and enjoy the natural world.
Noticeable experiences: Feeling less energised, missing the sensory richness of time spent in natural spaces, missing changes in the environment.
