Skills for Real Life
Quick, practical mental health skills you can use between classes, before exams, or whenever you need a reset.
Why Use This Site?
Designed specifically for students who want to understand how their minds work.
Explore mental health concepts at your own speed, whenever you need them.
Every skill is backed by research and explained with proper citations.
Access skills on any device, whether in class or on the go.
Learn techniques you can actually use in real-life situations.
When to Use These Skills
Every skill in our library is designed for real moments in student life. Here are some common scenarios:
Before a big exam
Box Breathing 4×4
Calm your nervous system in 60 seconds
When feeling overwhelmed
5-4-3-2-1 Grounding
Reconnect with the present moment
After a stressful class
Physiological Sigh
Reset your stress response quickly
When anxious thoughts spiral
Catastrophe Ladder
Put worries in perspective
How It Works
Three simple steps to mastery
Browse
Explore skills by collection or browse the full library. Each skill takes about 60 seconds.
Learn
Read the science behind each technique. Understand why it works, not just what to do.
Practice
Follow the step-by-step instructions. The more you practice, the more automatic these skills become.
Ready to Get Started?
Start with our RESET 60 collection—52 skills designed to help you reset your nervous system in under a minute.