Need something fast? Browse by situation. Building a long-term toolkit? Browse by skill. 17 short, conversation-ready tools, each readable in under five minutes.
Quick Guides by Situation
8 guides · Fast help for something happening right now — Sleep, Test Anxiety, Social Media Balance, and more.
Browse by situationQuick Guides by Skill
9 guides · Tools to build into a longer-term toolkit — Grounding, Boundaries, Self-Compassion, and more.
Browse by skillGuide to the Guides
By Situation — fast help for something happening right now
| Guide | Best for |
|---|---|
| Healthy Communication | Navigating a tense or important conversation |
| Building Resilience | Recovering motivation after a setback |
| Reentry & Transition Stress | Returning to school or routine after time away |
| Looking Ahead | Feeling stuck or unmotivated about the future |
| Sleep | Trouble falling asleep or staying rested |
| Healthy Friendships | Unsure if a friendship feels right |
| Test Anxiety | Nervousness before or during a test |
| Social Media Balance | Feeling worse after scrolling |
By Skill — tools to build into a longer-term toolkit
| Guide | Best for |
|---|---|
| Reset in 60 Seconds | Needing to calm down fast, before a conversation |
| Grounding (5-4-3-2-1) | Acute anxiety or panic in the moment |
| Catch the Thought | Spiraling or catastrophizing thoughts |
| Managing Anger in the Moment | The urge to react while angry |
| Self-Compassion | Harsh self-talk after a mistake |
| Setting Healthy Boundaries | Resentment or burnout from overcommitting |
| Supporting a Friend | Not knowing how to help someone else |
| Pause → Notice → Choose | Impulsive reactions, broadly |
| Build Your Reset List | Planning ahead, before a hard moment hits |
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