Your Anchor at the Start of a Life Transition: An Emergency Self-Care Kit

A trauma-informed, instantly-accessible, valuable resource created by a medical doctor to use initially when confronted by a big Life Change, Crisis or Challenge

Life transitions can feel overwhelming and immobilising. Whether you’re changing careers, moving to a new city, ending a relationship – navigating any major life change – those first moments when you feel lost, anxious, or completely overwhelmed don’t have to derail your progress.

WHAT YOU’LL RECEIVE

A comprehensive digital first aid kit designed by life transition expert Dr Margaretha Montagu, to help you:

Calm overwhelming emotions in under 3 minutes
Regain clarity when you feel lost or confused
Reset your nervous system quickly during stress
Interrupt negative thought spirals before they take over
Ground yourself when everything feels uncertain
Access immediate emotional support anytime, anywhere

All techniques are evidence-based, quick to implement (under 10 minutes), and specifically designed for transition-related challenges.

WHY YOU NEED THIS KIT

Life transitions create unique stressors that regular self-care routines often don’t address:

“During transitions, our usual coping mechanisms may be disrupted precisely when we need them most. Having specialised tools at your fingertips can make the difference between spiralling downwards and staying centred.” — Dr. Margaretha Montagu

This isn’t just another self-care guide. It’s an emergency toolkit for those specific moments when:

You feel completely overwhelmed by change
Uncertainty about the future creates paralysing anxiety
You need immediate emotional first aid
Your support system isn’t immediately available
You can’t think clearly enough to remember what helps

WHAT’S INSIDE

Quick Emotional First Aid: Immediately effective techniques for overwhelming feelings
Physical Reset Techniques: Fast methods to calm your nervous system
Self-Compassion Emergency Response: Powerful practices to counter self-criticism
Grounding Tools: Evidence-based exercises to bring you back to the present
Perspective Shifters: Rapidly change how you’re viewing your challenges
Emergency Affirmations & Reminders: Research-backed statements for immediate relief
Micro-Journaling Prompts: Quick clarity when emotions are clouding your thinking
Personalisation Sections: Make this kit uniquely effective for YOUR transition
SOS Contact Template: Organise your support system for when you need help

PLUS: A convenient index to help you find exactly what you need in seconds

REAL STORIES FROM REAL TRANSITIONS

“During my divorce, I had this kit bookmarked on my phone. The ‘3-Minute Emotional Container’ exercise saved me countless times when I needed to function for my kids despite feeling like I was falling apart. It gave me the space to process emotions when appropriate and contain them when necessary.” — Melissa T., 34, Single Parent

“As someone with anxiety, career transitions have always been brutal for me. This kit’s physical reset techniques, especially the cold water refresh and box breathing, became my go-to tools during my recent job change. For the first time, I navigated a professional transition without a full-blown anxiety attack.” — James L., 28, Software Developer

“Moving across the country at 65 was not in my retirement plan, but family needs made it necessary. The clarity compass and perspective shifters in this kit helped me manage overwhelming decisions and find peace with my new reality. I’m actually thriving now, but I couldn’t have gotten here without these tools.” — Eleanor M., 67, Recent Relocator

“After my cancer diagnosis, everything in my life was suddenly ‘before’ and ‘after.’ The self-compassion exercises and transition truths in this kit became daily lifelines when I felt lost in my new normal. I’ve recommended it to everyone in my support group.” — Terrell K., 42, Cancer Survivor

To make sure you benefit from this kit, it comes with a First 14-Days Support eMail Series

So subscribe to my newsletter and receive this email series and your Emergency Self-Care Kit free today.

Why is this valuable resource free?

I believe everyone should have free access to support during life transitions. By removing financial barriers, I can help more people navigate change with greater ease and dignity.

SUBSCRIBE AND DOWNLOAD YOUR FREE EMERGENCY SELF-CARE KIT RIGHT NOW

ABOUT THE CREATOR

The Emergency Self-Care Kit was developed by Dr Margaretha Montagu in collaboration with her clients who have successfully navigated major life changes.

“My mission is to make evidence-based transition support accessible to everyone, regardless of resources or circumstances.” Dr Margaretha Montagu

This kit is not a replacement for professional mental health support. If you’re experiencing severe distress, please consult the crisis resources section of the kit or contact a mental health professional.

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