24/12/2025
Sometimes, your mind just won't stop... and that's okay. The trick is to interrupt the loop before it spirals.
STOP!
Say "Stop" out loud to yourself
Clap your hands once - hard
➡️Name 5 blue things around you
➡️Splash cold water on your face
➡️Chew something crunchy or sour
➡️Walk backwards 3 steps (yes, really!)
➡️MENTAL TRASH
➡️Write the thought down & throw it away
Do Nots
Repeat: "Thinking is not solving."
MOVE
Do any 1 thing that moves your body
* Use one hack whenever your thoughts get too loud. Small interruptions can lead to big mental relief