Small ways to find calm when everything feels a lot

Calm does not have to mean perfectly peaceful. Sometimes it means making the next moment one notch easier.

Choose one small reset

You could lower the noise, get a drink of water, sit somewhere steady, or ask someone to stay nearby. Try noticing three things you can see, two sounds, or the feeling of your feet on the floor. There is no need to force a special breathing pattern. Keep it comfortable and stop if it makes you feel worse.