Cool Down Quick
When a feeling spikes past 8 out of 10, change your body first: cool your face, move hard, stretch the out breath, then squeeze and let go.
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The overheating engine
You don't argue with a smoking engine. Pull over, let it cool, then drive on.
How do I try it right now?
Splash cold water on your face, then breathe out slowly for a count of eight.
What Flexi says in the Short
Feelings spiking fast?
This is Cool Down Quick.
When a feeling spikes past 8 out of 10, change your body first: cool your face, move hard, stretch the out breath, then squeeze and let go.
Picture it: the overheating engine. You don't argue with a smoking engine. Pull over, let it cool, then drive on.
Try it: Splash cold water on your face, then breathe out slowly for a count of eight.
Questions people ask
What is Cool Down Quick?
Cool Down Quick is a Flexi Method skill in the Feel Safe group (FM 1.3). When a feeling spikes past 8 out of 10, change your body first: cool your face, move hard, stretch the out breath, then squeeze and let go.
When should I use Cool Down Quick?
Reach for it when this sounds like you: Feelings spiking fast?
How do I practice Cool Down Quick?
Splash cold water on your face, then breathe out slowly for a count of eight. The Flexi app shows the pose to copy and the steps, then you tap I practiced this.
