I Need a Reset

A reset is not quitting. It is a short pause that helps you return with a better next move.

1. Notice What Is Happening

• I am rushing.
• I am frustrated.
• I am distracted.
• I am reacting before I think.
• I am stuck in a bad start.

2. Use a 60-Second Reset

1. Stop. Put down what you are doing for a moment.
2. Breathe and look around. Give your brain a chance to catch up.
3. Name it. “Right now I’m feeling/doing ________.”
4. Choose. “My next useful move is ________.”
5. Return. Start with one small action.

3. Reset the Situation, Not Just Yourself

Sometimes your environment needs a change too. Move a distraction, organize the materials, close an extra tab, get water, change seats if allowed, or ask for a short break.

Try It

You have been working for ten minutes but keep switching tabs and have barely started. What would your 60-second reset look like?

💡 Funky Tip

A reset should help you return. If the “break” makes it harder to come back, it probably was not a useful reset.

I am unstoppable.

You can have a rough moment without giving the whole day away.

🎒 Take It With You

Stop → Notice → Choose → Return.