Rapid Reset & Incident Recovery
Overstimulation Recovery
Strategies for reducing cognitive load & sharpening focus.
 
System Check
Check Sensory Load
Quick check: where is your sensory load right now?
Deploy Quick Tool
Reduce sensory input
Pick a tool, try it for 2–3 minutes, then reassess.
Pick a tool to reduce sensory stimulation:
Timer: 3:00
Loop Back
Reassess sensory load
How overstimulated do you feel right now?
Baseline → Post Δ --
Activate
Stabilize + re-engage

What you’re experiencing is normal.

  • Overstimulation isn’t weakness — it’s your system protecting attention under heavy input.
  • Reduce input first (sound/light/notifications), then make decisions.