Chapter 6: Daily Life – Self-Regulation

Practical tools for noisy environments, social situations, and moments of anxiety.

• Feel your feet on the ground — immediate grounding. • 3 quiet breaths with exhale through the mouth. • Open peripheral vision. • Headphones or fidget toy if needed.

• Choose a neutral point (e.g., a plant). • Feel your feet stable. • Tension in the jaw? Release it with an exhale.