Release the Pressure
Waypoint Message
When you feel like you have to be perfect, do it all, or never mess up, it builds pressure inside you. That pressure doesn’t make you stronger... it makes you stressed. Releasing pressure means giving yourself permission to breathe, ask for help, or take a break. Explore ways that help you feel relaxed or calm. You’re not a machine. You’re a human being. And that’s enough.
Success Strategies
1. Exhale Tension
Inhale deeply, then exhale while saying silently: “I release the pressure.” Do this three times.
2. Drop the “Shoulds”
When your brain says, “I should be better,” reply: “I’m doing my best, and that’s enough right now.”
3. Permission Slip
Write yourself a short note: “I give myself permission to take a break from ____ to go do something that will help me feel more calm".
Shift your thinking:
Use the shift cards below to reframe your outlook on the day.
Connection Matters:
Use the connection cards below to start a conversation with the people around you.