Finding Calm in a Crazy Fast World

Module 1: Facing Facts

In this lesson, Dave encourages you to accept some 'home truths' when it comes to finding calm and staying calm when stressed.

Download the worksheet to accompany the video:

Module 2: But I feel Anxious All the time

Before diving into the tools and strategies to help you find your inner calm, it is important to understand whether you may need more significant or professional support.

Module 3: Panic Attacks, Anger and Emotions...

If you find yourself experiencing panic attacks or more extreme emotional experiences, then you may need to acknowledge this and get some additional support.

Module 4: What is Overwhelm?

Understanding the overwhelmed state is vital in order to be in a better position to cope with it more positively. It is particularly important to recognise your own telltale signs of being in overwhelm...

Module 5: What Causes Overwhelm?

In the lesson, Dave explains how you can identify what the triggers are for you when it comes to feeling overwhelmed.

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Module 6: What are the consequences of overwhelm?

In this lesson, you will reflect on what happens to you when in overwhelm. It's important to recognise the warning and danger signs of becoming overwhelmed - that way you have more options.

Module 7: Tools to manage overwhelm

Now that you understand 'overwhelm' and can recognise it in yourself, dave will start to share a series of tools to help you more positively manage yourself in high stress situations.

The first in a series of tools to manage your 'overwhelm.'

Module 9: Tool 2 - The Rescue Breath

Tool number two - a powerful action to help reduce your physiological response.

Module 10: Tool 3 - The Anchor

Another great tool (no. 3) to help you manage your state in high stress moments.

Note: ­ Credit to Dr Simon Raybould for sharing this with me. Here's a video clip from the interview in which Simon shares and demonstrates the technique:

Module 11: Tool 4 - Using Peripheral Vision

Learning to use your peripheral vision can be a powerful way to manager your sense of overwhelm.

Note: ­ Again credit to Dr Simon Raybould for sharing this  technique with me .  Check out this video where Dr Simon Raybould demonstrates  the technique during an interview on managing nerves under  stress:

Module 12: Tool 5 - the Cathartic release

Also known as ­ having a right good rant! One of the most powerful things we can do when feeling  overwhelmed is to let it all out ­ verbally...

Module 13: Tool 6- Get it out of your head

This technique can be as valuable as the 'cathartic release.'  The difference is that you write it down (or type it down)...

Module 14: Getting perspective

Be honest.  Have you ever, when in a state of overwhelm, actually over  reacted.  Even just a little bit?  Of course you have and so have I.  Here's how to regain some perspective...

Ok, so the moment has passed, the dust is settling.  You may have survived this one without too much damage being done!  Here's what to do now...

Module 16: How do I prepare for overwhelming situations?

Many of us tend to know those situations where we feel most  out of our depth, or at most risk of becoming overwhelmed.  Here's how to prepare yourself for those times...

Module 18: Ok I have some tools now what?

As I indicated at the beginning of the course, there are no quick fixes to maintaining calm and composure and building it into our lives on a more regular basis. The tools given can be really powerful and help you at times of  need, but you will get the most out of them by recognising this  is an ongoing process of practice, application, making mistakes and learning from them. So here are some parting thoughts...