Feeling Stressed? Seven Quick Resets

What is in your Stress Relief Toolkit?
Lately in conversations with many of you, we’re hearing how the pace of life feels relentless, how the to-do lists never seem to shrink and how the weight of it can be exhausting..
But here’s the thing—when you do take even the smallest moment to pause, to reset, to reconnect with yourself, something shifts. It’s not just a break in the day; it’s a return to yourself…
Seven quick ‘resets’ for your body, mind and emotions:
Shake it off – literally : Animals instinctively shake off after a stressful encounter – try it!
Cold Water reset. Splash cold water on your face to feel calmer – it activates your vagus nerve and decreases your ‘fight or flight’ response.
Don’t spiral, reframe: Ask yourself, “If this were happening for me instead of to me, what might it be teaching me?”When we shift how we see things we can shift how we feel.
Return to yourself — pause to enjoy a favourite signature scent, link in with a ‘comfort or power object’ like a special crystal or piece of jewellery, repeat a mantra like ‘I am steady. This moment will pass’.
Flower Essence Recommendations For Your Toolkit
First Light® De-Stress Support©, for inner peace and calm..
First Light® No 29 Mairehau, helps you feel strong and capable if you are feeling overwhelmed by tasks and responsibilities.
First Light® No 13 Kanuka, for when you are feeling emotionally exhausted or unable to cope. Helps you feel spontaneous, special and loved.
For When You Need Extra Support
Sometimes we need to connect with others. Know who you can reach out to for support— keep a list of trusted healers, practitioners or guides.
Your personal Stress Relief Toolkit isn’t just about managing stress—it’s about finding and creating ways to feel supported in being your best self!
What’s in yours?
NOTE: All metaphysical correlations, energetic principles, and educational language presented in this article are part of the original House of the Bee® system developed by Franchelle Ofsoské-Wyber — multi-award-winning vibrational medicine specialist, author of The Sacred Plant Medicine of Aotearoa, founder and creator of First Light Flower Essence of New Zealand®, and founder of the First Light® College of New Zealand Native Flower Essence Therapy, which provides proprietary and original teachings on holistic healing and New Zealand native flower essence therapy.