<p>This bonus episode of <em>The Counselling Armchair: Nurturing Wellbeing and Study</em> offers a <strong>short guided practice</strong> to help you feel steadier and more connected during uncertain times.</p><p>Psychologist <strong>Michael Swadling</strong> leads you through an <strong>Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)</strong> exercise designed to:</p><ul><li><p>Help you <strong>drop anchor in the present moment</strong></p></li><li><p>Reconnect with your <strong>values</strong>—the things that matter most to you</p></li><li><p>Create a gentle sense of <strong>calm and steadiness</strong> even when life feels overwhelming</p></li></ul><p>This exercise pairs beautifully with our full episode, <strong>“How to Look After Yourself When the World Feels Heavy,”</strong> but you can also use it anytime you need a brief moment of grounding and self-care.</p><p><strong>Safety note:</strong> Please listen when you can give it your full attention—<strong>not while driving or doing anything that requires focus.</strong></p><p><strong>Resources mentioned:</strong></p><ul><li><p><a href="https://www.rmit.edu.au/about/our-values/health-safety-wellbeing/ways-of-wellbeing" target="_new" rel="noopener">RMIT Ways of Wellbeing</a></p></li><li><p><a href="https://rmit.pressbooks.pub/6-act-conversations/" target="_new" rel="noopener">ACT Conversations Guide</a></p></li></ul><p></p>
