CalmMyself

Your personal toolbox for nervous system regulation

Evidence-based calming techniques with smart recommendations

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Quick Access(1 tool)

Quick Access Mode

Quick Access•1 minute

60 seconds of rapid-fire calming techniques

Emergency(1 tool)

Emergency Grounding

Crisis Support•2-3 minutes

Quick grounding protocol for overwhelming moments

Breathing(8 tools)

Box Breathing

Breathing•2-5 minutes

4-4-4-4 breathing pattern for calm and focus

Coherent Breathing (6 bpm)

Breathing•3-10 minutes

5s inhale and 5s exhale to balance HRV

Triangle Breathing

Breathing•3-8 minutes

4-4-6 pattern for relaxation and stress relief

Physiological Sigh

Breathing•30 seconds

Double inhale + long exhale for rapid calm

4‑7‑8 Breathing

Breathing•2-5 minutes

4s inhale, 7s hold, 8s slow exhale

Alternate Nostril

Breathing•3-8 minutes

Balanced left/right breathing to steady focus

Anchor Phrase + Breath

Breathing•1-3 minutes

Pair a gentle phrase with each breath for quick calm

3‑Breath Reset

Breathing•30 seconds

Three short breaths between tasks

Grounding(5 tools)

5-4-3-2-1 Grounding

Grounding•3-7 minutes

Use your senses to anchor to the present moment

Body Scan

Grounding•5-15 minutes

Mindfully scan through your body from head to toe

EFT Tapping

Grounding•3-8 minutes

Gentle acupoint tapping sequence for relief

Dive Reflex Activation

Grounding•30-60 seconds

Cold stimulus to trigger calming reflex

Grounded Countdown

Grounding•1-3 minutes

Count down with your steps or feet for panic and high arousal

Mindfulness(13 tools)

3-Minute Breathing Space

Mindfulness•3 minutes

A short mindfulness practice for any moment

Urge Surfing

Mindfulness•2-5 minutes

Ride out strong urges without needing to act on them

Self‑Compassion Break

Mindfulness•2-4 minutes

Three-step practice to turn kindness toward yourself

Land the Day

Mindfulness•3-5 minutes

Short evening check‑in before bed

Worry Parking Lot

Mindfulness•3-7 minutes

Capture a worry, choose an action, and schedule it

Before‑Conversation Prep

Mindfulness•3-5 minutes

Orient to values and control before hard talks

After‑Conversation De‑Brief

Mindfulness•3-7 minutes

Gently unwind post‑conversation spirals

Values Compass

Mindfulness•1-3 minutes

Pick a direction and a tiny values‑aligned step

Future‑You Postcard

Mindfulness•1-3 minutes

A tiny note from a steadier future‑you

Affirmations & Mantras

Mindfulness•1-5 minutes

Supportive phrases to guide attention kindly

Present Moment Awareness

Mindfulness•Flexible

Simple questions to anchor you in the now

Loving-Kindness

Mindfulness•5-10 minutes

Cultivate compassion for yourself and others

Compassionate Journaling

Mindfulness•3-10 minutes

Guided prompts to get worries out and respond kindly

Relaxation(2 tools)

Progressive Muscle Relaxation

Relaxation•10-20 minutes

Systematically tense and relax muscle groups

Body Melt (Mini PMR)

Relaxation•3-5 minutes

Three quick tension‑and‑release regions before rest

Visualization(4 tools)

Safe Place Visualization

Visualization•10-15 minutes

Create a mental sanctuary you can visit anytime

Calming Nature Scenes

Visualization•5-10 minutes

Guided visualization through peaceful natural settings

Thoughts as Clouds

Visualization•2-5 minutes

Let thoughts drift by like clouds in the sky

Thoughts on a Screen

Visualization•2-5 minutes

Watch thoughts as subtitles instead of being inside them

Sound(2 tools)

Calming Sounds

Sound•1-10 minutes

Gentle tone generator with smooth fades

Noise & Ambience

Sound•1-60 minutes

White/pink/brown/blue noise and ocean/rain

All techniques are evidence-based and designed for general wellness. Not a replacement for professional mental health care.

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