Step 5: Now that we have used the last 4 steps to bring calm and balance, to respond self-supportively in stressful moments, and to emerge with greater knowledge and perspective, we bring these together in one simple memorable practice, to be applied in life and work. To help you Leave Stress in Your Wake.

Step 4: While we are having a stressful experience, it can be really difficult to think clearly, let alone make sense of what is happening. This happens to all of us - and the greater the stressful event and volume of stress, the less we are ‘in control’. So how do we ‘emerge’ from this with greater calm, understanding and perspective?

Step 3: Whilst our stress response keeps us safe from danger, the volume of triggers in our busy modern lives, increase our reactivity, regardless of how stressful the event. We live on edge. But we can learn to respond.

Step 2: In stressful situations, what we often need is some stable ground. Something to keep us balanced. We need to find an Anchor.