
SOCIAL TENSION & ANXIETY:
A FREE TOOLKIT
A free, printable toolkit for when social anxiety tightens your chest — grounding, tiny tools, exact scripts, and a social-media survival plan.
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When your heart races before a party, a meeting, or a comment thread, small steady moves matter more than pep talks. This free toolkit gives you a 3-minute grounding, 15 micro-tools you can use in under 5 minutes, ready-to-use conversation scripts for social settings (not debate), and a 7-day social-media survival plan so you can show up without burning out. Practical, clinical-respectful, and made for real life.
Stop the spiral. Protect your energy. Practice showing up — calmer, clearer, kinder.
• Calm your nervous system in 3 minutes.
• Keep relationships intact with real bridge-language.
WHAT YOU’LL GETÂ
This free, printable pack includes everything you need to manage social anxiety in the moment and rebuild confidence over time:
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Guided 3-Minute Grounding — step-by-step script you can read or play before a stressful event.
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15 Self-Care Micro-Tools — tiny, evidence-inspired resets (30s–5min) that work when you don’t have time.
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Conversation Scripts & Bridge Language — exact phrases to defuse awkwardness, answer prying questions, and set boundaries without guilt.
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Social-Media Survival Plan (7-day) — detox rules, notification settings, and an experiment to protect your nervous system.
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Dos & Don’ts for Parties, Meetings & DMs — practical lines for real situations (work, family, dates).
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Printable “Reconnect” Worksheet — repair a relationship after a blowup (short, trauma-aware).
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Crisis & Safety Info — discreetly included (911 / 988 U.S.) and guidance for what to do if things feel overwhelming.
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WHY THISÂ WORKS
Anxiety hates helplessness. Doing even one small, targeted thing — a breath, a boundary, a scripted line — returns a slice of control to your nervous system. This toolkit is built to shrink panic into a repeatable habit: regulate → respond → reconnect. No therapy required to start; these are practical moves you can use today.
WHO THIS IS FOR
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People who feel anxious before social events, meetings, or family gatherings.
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Folks who want to stay present on social media without being overwhelmed.
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Creators and professionals who must show up publicly but want to protect their nervous system.
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Anyone who needs exact words for awkward or heated moments.
FAQ
Q: Is this therapy?
A: No — it’s practical first-aid. These tools are evidence-informed and trauma-aware, but they aren’t a substitute for professional therapy. If symptoms are severe or persistent, please seek a clinician.
Q: Is this political or about policy?
A: No. This pack is focused solely on social anxiety care, social scenarios, and media survival.
Q: How long will this take to use?
A: The grounding is 3 minutes. The micro-tools are 30s–5min. Pick one item and practice it for a week.
Q: What if I need immediate help?
A: If you are in danger, call 911. In the U.S., call/text 988 for the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. If you’re outside the U.S., contact local emergency services.