This first step helps you arrive gently and understand how this space works. You’ll learn the overall approach we use here, what a self-care challenge actually means, and how to move through the process without pressure or overwhelm. There’s nothing to prepare or get right — this step is simply about settling in and finding your bearings.

This step helps you pause and listen before trying to change anything. You’ll complete a gentle assessment that helps you notice what feels draining, what feels quietly supportive, and what your body–mind system may be responding to right now. Instead of treating symptoms as problems to fix, you’ll begin to recognise them as useful feedback — guiding you to choose one supportive next step with confidence.

This step builds directly on what you noticed in your assessment. Using your own feedback, you’ll choose one simple self-care practice that makes sense now — not what you think you should do, or what’s worked for others. The focus is on choosing something supportive, realistic, and appropriate for your current capacity, so you can move forward without overwhelm or second-guessing.

This step supports the part most people struggle with — staying with a practice long enough to notice what’s changing. You’ll find gentle guidance on how to continue without forcing consistency, ignoring feedback, or giving up at the first wobble. The focus is on adjusting, pausing, or continuing based on what you notice — not willpower.