The Power of “Glimmers”
Why This Book Is Changing the Way We Support Ourselves (and Others)
In a world that often feels fast, overwhelming, and demanding, we’re constantly being told to do more.
Be more resilient.
Be more productive.
Push through.
But what if the answer wasn’t about doing more…
but noticing more?
That’s exactly why we recommend the book Glimmers.
What is a “glimmer”?
A glimmer is the opposite of a trigger.
While a trigger signals danger to the body, a glimmer signals safety.
It’s a small, often fleeting moment- a deep breath, a warm cup of tea, a kind interaction- that helps your nervous system soften and settle.
And the powerful part? They are everywhere.
We’re just not always noticing them.
Why this book feels so powerful
At Moco, we talk a lot about transitions-
returning to work, navigating change, rebuilding confidence.
And one of the biggest challenges we see?
People are stuck in a constant state of “on edge.”
Glimmers gently shifts this.
It doesn’t ask you to overhaul your life.
It doesn’t push big, unrealistic change.
Instead, it brings you back to something much simpler:
awareness.
Because when you begin to notice small moments of safety and calm, your whole system starts to respond differently.
And that’s where real change begins.
The key learning: small moments create big shifts
One of the most important takeaways from Glimmers is this:
You don’t need big breakthroughs to feel better.
You need small, consistent moments of safety.
Moments where your body realises:
“I’m okay.”
Because when your nervous system feels safe:
your thinking becomes clearer
your confidence begins to rebuild
your reactions soften
your capacity increases
And suddenly, things that once felt overwhelming…start to feel manageable again.
Why this matters in the workplace
This is exactly what we see in our work.
When people return to work after time away-whether that’s maternity leave, illness, or a major life change-they often come back in a heightened state of stress.
They’re trying to perform.
Keep up.
Prove themselves again.
But underneath that?
Their nervous system is overwhelmed.
And no amount of “just get on with it” fixes that.
Where glimmers come in
Glimmers offer a different approach.
Not pushing harder- but creating moments of pause.
Moments where someone can:
take a breath
reconnect with themselves
feel grounded again
Over time, these small moments build resilience.
Not the kind that forces you through… But the kind that supports you through.
A personal note
One of the reasons this book resonated so deeply is because of who we see it helping most.
Women who have spent years giving their all to everyone else.
Supporting, holding, managing, showing up-often without pause.
And then reaching a point where something shifts.
Where they realise…
they need to start showing up for themselves too.
For many, this feels like reparenting themselves- learning how to listen inwards, to respond with kindness instead of pressure, to create moments of calm in lives that have been focused outward for so long.
This is where Glimmers feels so powerful.
Because it doesn’t overwhelm.
It doesn’t demand big change.
It offers simple, practical ways to reconnect- small moments that gently bring you back to yourself.
Not another thing to do.
But a different way to be.
Why we recommend this book at Moco Coaching
Because it aligns with everything we believe in.
At Moco, we don’t just focus on performance.
We focus on the person behind it.
And often, what people need isn’t more pressure to improve.
It’s space.
Space to reflect.
Space to reset.
Space to see clearly again.
Glimmers reinforces this beautifully.
It reminds us that support doesn’t always need to be complex.
Sometimes, it starts with something as simple as noticing what feels good, safe or steady.
A gentle but powerful shift
If there’s one thing to take from this book, it’s this:
Change doesn’t always come from doing more.
It often comes from noticing differently.
Because when we help people feel safe- in their bodies, in their environment, in their work- everything else begins to follow.
A final thought
In a world focused on fixing problems…
Glimmers invites us to notice what’s already working.
And that, in itself, is powerful.