When a teenager or adult feels overloaded by tasks, emotions or pressure, the poster offers a short, reassuring sequence of coping steps they can follow without needing to read a long handout.
The main page explains that feeling overwhelmed can make everything feel too much and frames this as a sign to slow down. Its “Try this” section suggests practical actions: pause and take a slow breath, focus on one thing at a time, break tasks into small steps, focus on what matters most first, and take a short break if needed.
Alongside the action steps, the wording gently reinforces self-compassion and help-seeking. It reminds the reader that they do not have to do everything at once, that small steps are enough, that it is okay to ask for help, and that they can talk to someone they trust if things feel too much.
The design is warm and non-clinical, with a hedgehog wrapped in a blanket, candles, plants, books labelled with themes such as boundaries, self-kindness and peace of mind, and a mug saying “one step at a time”. This makes it well suited for mental health support with teenagers, young adults and adults who may benefit from a visual anxiety, stress or overwhelm coping reminder.
Practitioners could use it as a printed wellbeing poster, a session prompt in counselling or social work, a grounding aid in pastoral support, or a take-home reminder for clients learning to pace themselves. The poster is credited to Edita Stiborova.
