Chapter 8 · Tools for the moment

Talk back to fear

Panic thoughts sound urgent and absolute. Trying to win the debate keeps you locked in it. Instead, use short phrases that guide your behaviour.

Don’t argue with panic — lead it. Tap a fear command to reveal a calm instruction you can answer with.

Build your own phrase

Choose one phrase that sounds like you — short enough to remember under pressure. It saves on this device so it’s here when you need it.