Pause & Presence
This quick action helps you regain control when you feel rushed or tense.
Take a breath or moment
Tight shoulders or irritability are early warning signs of this.
Stress, pressure, overwhelm
Small limits like pausing emails during focus time are called this.
Boundaries
This healthy habit involves noticing your emotional state and choosing your next action based on your values, not your mood.
Self-regulating, calming, coming back to balance
Getting enough sleep, staying hydrated, and eating regularly all contribute to this foundation of resilience.
Self-care
Saying this allows you to slow down a conversation before responding.
"Let me think about that for a moment?" (or something similar)
When stress signals appear, stepping away for even 30 seconds is an example of this healthy self-management strategy.
Taking a break, a reset break
Standing up to stretch, taking a sip of water, or a quick walk are examples of this.
Break, reset
Looking back on your behaviour after a hard moment is doing this.
Reflection, self-reflection
Asking yourself, "What's one small step I can take?" helps build resilience by reducing this feeling.
Overwhelm, stress