Overwhelm reset flashcards

Quick, low-effort sensory resets for panic, sensory overload, and executive freeze.

When your nervous system is overwhelmed, remembering coping strategies feels impossible. This digital deck offers plain-language exercises to help ADHDers, Autistics, and anyone facing burnout quickly regulate their body without high cognitive effort.

What’s Included:

• Sensory Grounding: Tactile and proprioceptive tools (5-4-3-2-1 Scan, Heavy Work) to anchor during dissociation.

• Thermal & Breath Resets: Fast physical tools (Physiological Sigh, Cold Shock) to interrupt fight-or-flight.

• Cognitive Refocusing: Light distraction games (Colour Alphabet Hunt) to break anxiety loops.

• Somatic Safety: Gentle self-soothing practices (Self-Butterfly Hug) for emotional overload.

• Grounding Cues: Reassuring affirmations on every card.

Why It Works:

• Phone & Print Ready: Use as smartphone wallpapers/photos or print at home for your desk or bag.

• Zero Complexity: Bite-sized 30-to-60-second actions readable even during acute stress.

Download your deck today and keep instant calm right at your fingertips!