Reconnect with yourself...7 Ways to Reconnect When You Feel Lost or Disconnected

Sabrina Hall
Jul 8
4 min read

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Come home to yourself. Learn why disconnection happens & explore 7 gentle, trauma-informed ways to reset, reconnect & feel more like you again.

In a world that moves too fast, that constantly asks more of you, and rarely gives space for you to just be... It makes sense that you might sometimes feel lost, disconnected, or unsure of who you really are anymore.

Maybe you’re reading this because you’ve had moments lately where you’ve thought:

"I feel so far away from myself."
"I don’t even know what I want anymore."
"I’m just tired... all the time."

And I want to start by saying: It’s not your fault. And...It's time to come home to yourself.

Why We Lose Connection to Ourselves

The truth is, most of us were never taught how to stay connected to our emotions, our bodies, or our true desires.

Especially if:

You grew up in a home where you didn’t feel seen, safe, or important.
You were the peacekeeper, the carer, the overachiever.
You were praised for being quiet, compliant, or "strong"...but not for expressing your truth.
You’ve experienced trauma, loss, or lived through toxic relationships.

These things don’t just leave a mark on your story. They shape the way you move through life, how you show up, make choices, and relate to others.

And so, we adapt. We learn to cope. We build strong outer shells. We overgive. We overwork. We stay in our heads. We smile when we want to cry. We say "I’m fine" when we’re breaking inside.

All just to feel a little bit safe.

How Disconnection Shows Up Day-to-Day

It’s not always obvious. You might just notice:

A quiet, constant sense of overwhelm
Struggling to relax or feel truly rested
Anxiety in your chest, a lump in your throat, tension in your jaw
People-pleasing, perfectionism, or avoiding conflict at all costs
Feeling emotionally numb or like you’re just going through the motions
Trouble making decisions, even small ones
A longing for something more... but you don’t know what

Can you relate to what I've just shared?

So many of us live in this quiet ache. And it’s not because you’re broken, it’s because you’ve had to be strong for so long, you’ve forgotten how to simply be.

You’ve Been Coping the Best Way You Know How

You might have turned to overworking, being busy all the time, caretaking everyone else, numbing with food or social media, staying up late even when you’re exhausted...

And again, this isn’t wrong. These are just ways your nervous system has been trying to regulate.

Trying to keep you safe. Trying to help you feel something.

But now, maybe it’s time to do it differently.

Not with more pressure or perfectionism. But with presence. With compassion. With slowness. With truth.

Gentle Ways to Reconnect and Reset...

If any of this feels true for you, here are a few soulful, practical things you can try:

1. Take time for stillness. Even 10 minutes. No phone. No tasks. Just sit, lie down, or go for a slow walk and breathe. Let yourself exist without a purpose.

2. Name what you’re feeling. Start small. "I feel tired." "I feel numb." Naming gives your inner world language and lets your body feel witnessed.

3. Touch your body with intention. Place a hand on your chest. Your belly. Your face. Gently. Tell yourself: "I am here with you."

4. Do one thing slowly. Make tea. Wash your face. Stretch. But slow it down and bring your full presence to it. That’s where connection begins again.

5. Say no to something that drains you. Your nervous system needs space. Saying no is how we say yes to ourselves.

6. Be around someone who sees you. This could be a friend, a group, or a practitioner. Let yourself be held in a space where you don’t have to perform.

7. Reach for support that feels deeply human. This is why I do the work I do. I’m not a therapist who sits behind a notebook asking questions while you struggle to open up. That can feel clinical and difficult, especially if you’ve been holding so much for so long.

I’m a trauma-informed practitioner with qualifications in massage therapy (physical), coaching (mindset), and Neuro-Linguistic Programming (subconscious). But most importantly, I hold space with my heart.

In sessions like my Mukti 1:1 ceremony, we work in a soulful, grounded, human way. There’s tea. There’s music. There’s space to cry, laugh, rest. We use breath, touch, coaching, cards, visualisation, and energy work. It’s not stiff. It’s not formal. It’s deeply human.

You get to be exactly as you are, and we move together from there.