A quick stress reset—in the modest sense.

Use the minute as a boundary

1. Pause what you are doing if it is safe to do so.
2. Let the animated circle carry the count for one minute.
3. At the end, name the single next action you can actually take.

Why call it a reset?

Here, “reset” means interrupting momentum—not erasing stress or changing your nervous system on command. The language is a cue to pause, breathe gently, and choose what comes next with a little more room.

When a minute is not enough

Ongoing or overwhelming stress deserves more than a timer. Reach out to someone you trust or a qualified professional when you need support. In an immediate crisis, use the emergency or crisis services available where you live.