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This is a highly practical, actionable episode, with advice, guidance and hacks to help busy-brained individuals like him develop their own 'Toolbox of Calm'.

Through personal anecdotes and practical advice, he encourages listeners to explore various approaches to calm, including writing, sensory experiences, and playful activities. The episode concludes with a call to action for listeners to start building their own toolbox of calm today.

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Takeaways

• Calm is learnable
• Finding personal strategies is essential for relaxation.
• It's important to adapt techniques to fit your unique brain wiring.
• Writing can help regulate emotions and clarify thoughts.
• Sensory experiences can enhance relaxation and calmness.
• Building a toolbox of options can support resilience.
• Exploring different environments can help find calm.
• Engaging in activities with others can enhance the experience of calm.
• Starting small can lead to significant changes in well-being.

Sound Bites

• "Calm is learnable."
• "You need to set the terms."
• "Find what works for you."

Chapters

00:00
Introduction to Building Calm

05:54
Finding Personal Calm Strategies

10:14
Practical Tools for Decompression

16:57
Exploring Sensory Experiences

20:59
Building Your Toolbox of Calm

26:49
Conclusion and Call to Action