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Calm is a Skill™

About this app

One Small Shift is a practical, in-the-moment tool. Press one button, get one small physical or attentional action, then take thirty seconds of gentle breathing if you'd like to.

It isn't meditation, therapy or a habit tracker. It's a way of creating a little space between what happens and what happens next — inside the life you already have.

Who made it

One Small Shift was created by Melinda Charlesworth, author of Calm is a Skill™.

Calm isn't a personality. It's a skill.

How to use it

  • Open the app and press the button. That's the whole decision.
  • Every technique is optional. Skip anything that doesn't suit you.
  • You can leave at any point and come straight back.
  • No account, no sign-up, no email needed.

A note on safety

This app is a general wellbeing resource. It isn't medical or psychological treatment, diagnosis or advice, and it isn't a substitute for professional care. If something feels uncomfortable — including the breathing exercise — please stop and return to your natural breathing. If you're struggling, please speak with a qualified health professional.

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