Guides
Things worth knowing, once you are calm.
Short, honest pieces on what anxiety does to the body, and what you can do about it in the next few minutes. Written to be read slowly.
- 01
How to calm down from anxiety in five minutes
A short, practical sequence for the moment anxiety spikes. What to do first, what to do next, and what not to do, with no reading required in the moment.
- 02
Breathing exercises for anxiety: four that work, and when to use each
Not every breathing exercise suits every kind of anxiety. A simple guide to four evidence-informed techniques, and how to choose between them in the moment.
- 03
Why breathing out slowly calms you down
The exhale is where the calming happens. A plain-language explanation of the heart, the vagus nerve, and why the length of your out-breath matters.
- 04
How to stop overthinking at night
Why thoughts get louder when the lights go off, and a few gentle ways to give a looping mind something else to hold so sleep can come.
- 05
What to do during a panic attack
A panic attack feels like an emergency but passes on its own, usually within minutes. What is happening, what helps while it happens, and when to seek help.
- 06
Feeling overwhelmed: what to do right now
When everything arrives at once, you don't need a plan. You need to come back to one thing. A calm, step-by-step way through overwhelm.
- 07
How to release physical tension from anxiety
Tight chest, raised shoulders, clenched jaw. Why anxiety settles in the body, and simple ways to let it go, starting with a single breath.