Quick Starter: Stress
Educational information only — not a diagnosis or medical advice.
What it is
The body’s response to pressure or demands. Short bursts can be normal; ongoing stress can affect wellbeing.
Possible signs
- Irritability or feeling overwhelmed
- Headaches, muscle tension or stomach upset
- Racing thoughts; sleep difficulties
- Withdrawing or increased use of quick “coping” habits
Trusted resources
Use this site for Stress
- Do a 60-second reset whenever you notice tension building.
- Use Box Breathing during transitions (before meetings, after driving).
- Save a PDF card and pin it where you’ll see it.
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Stress Tools
Rapid Downshift Coach
Select a pattern and run 60–180 seconds to downshift fight-or-flight. Tap the orb or press Space to pause/resume.
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Priority Triage
- Write everything → reduce to today’s Top 3.
- Everything else: Do • Schedule • Delegate • Drop.
Boundary Scripts
- “I can deliver X by Friday; Y would need a new date.”
- “I’m offline 12:00–13:00; I’ll reply after.”