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1. Stay Calm and Present
• Take deep breaths. Panic clouds judgment.
• Acknowledge the storm. Denial delays response; awareness grounds you.
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2. Prioritize Safety and Essentials
• In literal storms: Secure shelter, water, power, and communication.
• In emotional storms: Protect your mental space. Limit harmful inputs (news, toxic people).
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3. Lean on Support
• Talk to someone. Don’t isolate unless you need silence.
• Accept help. You don’t have to carry everything alone.
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4. Stay Anchored
• Routine and rituals help. Even small things like a cup of tea or music.
• Faith or belief systems (spiritual or personal) can be steadying.
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5. Reflect, Don’t React
• Give yourself time before responding to stressors.
• Ask: “What can I control right now?” and focus only on that.
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6. Know It Will Pass
• All storms end. Don’t make permanent decisions in temporary chaos.
• You’ll come out with new strength, even if you can’t see it yet.