Okay. Six tools, all real, all used by actual psychologists, not wellness influencers. Some will feel easy, some will feel a bit silly, and one or two will genuinely work for you, which is the whole point. You're not meant to love all six. Try each one, rate it honestly, and we'll remember your favourites for your plan. Think of it as a fitting room for coping tools.
These tools help calm your Guard Dog and find your Wise Mind. Give each a go, even if it feels a bit silly. Notice how your body feels after. You don't need all six; think of it like a toolbox, you pick the right one when you need it.
Pick a station
Temperature changeThe fastest way to calm your nervous system.BreathingBox breathing and 4-7-8, two minutes.Distract meA 60-second game. Then notice the worry.Sense soothing5-4-3-2-1, a brake pedal made of senses.Self-talk makeoverCatch the harsh line, swap in a fair one.Muscle relaxationTense, hold, release. Three minutes.
