Glimmers Journal: Reflect on the Small Moments That Bring You Joy, Safety, and Connection

by Deb Dana

From the conceptualizer of glimmers—prompts to help you savor the micromoments of joy and well-being in your day.


First coined in Deb Dana’s book Polyvagal Theory in Therapy, “glimmers” are the micromoments in your day that spark a sense of joy. They can be anything from catching a view of the skyline to cuddling with your pet. Glimmers tell your nervous system that you are safe and okay in the world, thus shifting your system’s response from defense to calm. When we notice and name glimmers, we train our nervous system to be open to more of these moments—expanding our overall sense of well-being.


This beautiful journal provides a framework for readers to name and savor their glimmers. Expertly crafted prompts encourage readers to notice various types of glimmers that they might otherwise be unaware of—such as glimmers in nature or in the arts, “every day” glimmers, social glimmers, and even the range of glimmer “flavors.” Glimmers Journal is for anyone looking to build a foundation of wellness and regulation.

Genres: Nonfiction, Self Help

224 pages, Hardcover

Published March 4, 2025

About the author

Deb Dana is a clinician and consultant specializing in working with complex trauma and Coordinator of the Traumatic Stress Research Consortium at the Kinsey Institute, Indiana University. She developed the Rhythm of Regulation clinical training series and lectures internationally on ways in which polyvagal theory informs work with trauma survivors.

Reviews

[Penny Toay · Rating 4 out of 5]

Glimmers Journal is a different look at journaling. The book is not about journaling daily with a calendar. It is about journaling based on topic and experience. It is a way of paying attention to experiences and writing about them as a way to center yourself. It will be a great way to catalogue life from a very different perspective. Thank you Goodreads for the free copy.

[Lia · Rating 4 out of 5]

This journal is useful on many levels. Ad a reminder to seek out the good things in life, to identify the areas that we need in order to be regulated and grounded, and as a tool to utilize in different areas of mindfulness and devoting attention. Plus! It’s gorgeous and colorful and makes you happy just holding it.

[Gabriela · Rating 4 out of 5]

I love the make of the book. The design and pages are beautiful. I really enjoyed the simplicity of the book and exercises. I wish it had more information on the polyvagal practices. However, for someone just starting to connect with themselves and the world around them this book is perfect.