Acupressure Basics
A calm starting point for gentle acupressure as everyday self-care.
Quiet self-care notes
A small, quiet corner of the internet for slowing down. Short notes on everyday self-care, written in plain language, without hurry and without big promises.
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Topics
Neck & Shoulders
Gentle, everyday ideas for relaxing the neck and shoulders after long hours at a desk or a phone.
Head & Temples
Gentle self-care ideas for the head and temples, for the moments after long screen time.
Jaw Tension
Quiet ideas for easing up around the jaw in everyday life, such as after a long day of meetings.
Evening Routines
Gentle ideas for the last hour of the day: dimmer lights, slower pace, and small rituals that feel calming.
Latest articles
How to Release Jaw Tension: 4 Gentle Steps to Relax Your Jaw
Four gentle steps to release jaw tension: find your jaw's resting position, reset a clench, open slowly and massage lightly. Know when to see a dentist.
- GB20 At the base of the skull, in the hollows on either side of the neck muscles.
- LI4 On the back of the hand, in the web between the thumb and the index finger.
Quiet Reset
A short, gentle acupressure and self-care e-guide. See what it is and when you might use it.