Tools & Cards: Practical Support for Real Recovery
Simple aids you can use without thinking
Tools exist to reduce cognitive load. Cards exist to interrupt spirals. Nothing here is meant to motivate or hype—only to support calm, repeatable action when clarity is low.
Daily Rhythm Card
A one-page reminder of the non-negotiables that keep recovery stable. This card is designed to be glanced at—not studied.
- Sleep window reminder
- Hydration & mineral baseline
- Movement anchor (walk, swim, ride)
- Nutrition anchors (protein, fiber, minerals)
- Breathing reset cue
Adrenaline Interruption Card
A rapid pattern-break for stress spikes, anticipation anxiety, or compulsive urges.
- Slow nasal breathing (longer exhales)
- Posture reset
- Simple grounding question: “What actually needs doing?”
Sleep Protection Card
A reminder that sleep is not optional during recovery. This card exists to protect bedtime decisions.
- Cut-off times for stimulation
- Wind-down ritual reminder
- Permission to stop “one more thing”
Bad Day Normalization Card
A reality check when progress feels lost. This card prevents over-reaction and self-blame.
- “One bad day does not erase progress.”
- “Today requires support, not evaluation.”
- “Stability returns through rhythm.”
Weekly Reset Card
A short reflection tool to recalibrate without overanalyzing.
- Best two days (why?)
- Hardest two days (why?)
- One lever to adjust next week
- One non-negotiable to protect
These tools are intentionally simple. They exist to support recovery when willpower is low and clarity is unavailable.



