Short, straightforward videos to help when life feels a little overwhelming.
Barry suffered many many panic attacks and severe anxiety but found a way to a calm life. My personal journey on how I did it is in my book “Finding Calm”.
Help Guide 1
A short guide for those moments when anxiety seems to come from nowhere.
Help Guide 2
A few simple thoughts for stepping away from the constant need to find an answer.
Help Guide 3
Why confidence doesn’t have to mean being fearless.
Help Guide 4
Sometimes doing less is exactly what we need.
Help Guide 5
Your past may explain you, but it doesn’t have to define your future.
Sometimes the hardest part of the day is the noise inside our own heads. A simple place to start: stop what you are doing for one minute, breathe in slowly through your nose, and breathe out gently through your mouth. You are not trying to fix everything — just giving your mind a moment to rest.
Make yourself a coffee, sit somewhere comfortable, and give yourself permission to do nothing for ten minutes. No phone, no lists, no worries about what comes next. Small pauses, taken often, can make a bigger difference than you might think.
Most of us are far harder on ourselves than we would ever be on a friend. If you are struggling, try speaking to yourself the way you would speak to someone you care about. You are doing your best — and that is enough.
If life feels particularly difficult
Please speak to someone you trust or seek appropriate professional support. You do not have to carry everything alone. In the UK, you can call Samaritans free, day or night, on 116 123.
More guides will be added here over time.