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Stress and anxiety don't wait for a good moment

Practical tools for stress and anxiety — for when they're actually happening

12 real-time tools, 14 short classes, and lifetime access — techniques you can reach for in the moment, not just ideas that make sense once you've already calmed down.

Designed for the moments when you need them most.

Get the Toolkit — €47

Stress and anxiety don't wait for a good moment

Practical tools for stress and anxiety — for when they're actually happening

12 real-time tools, 14 short classes, and lifetime access — techniques you can reach for in the moment, not just ideas that make sense once you've already calmed down.

Get the Toolkit — €47

YOU ARE NOT DOING ANYTHING WRONG

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Does any of this sound familiar?

You're about to snap at your kids—again. You know what you should do, but in the moment it escapes you. You don’t need a complete life overhaul—You just need something that helps, right when it’s needed most

You try to stay calm — but small things tip you over.

Stress builds quietly in the background, then spills out in moments you didn't expect.

You know what might help — but can't reach for it in the moment.

By the time you remember the breathing, grounding or pause, the moment has already taken over.

You're getting through the day — but the tension keeps building.

There’s no time to pause, reset, or even catch your breath.

A DIFFERENT KIND OF DAY IS POSSIBLE

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Imagine knowing exactly what to do — right when stress hits.

Instead of reacting, you have a tool ready.
Instead of losing control, you feel steady.
Instead of carrying the stress all day, you know how to shift it and let it go.

Feel calmer, centred faster

Get tools that work in the moment—even when you’re overwhelmed or short on time.

Stop before you snap

Pause, reset or work with what's happening instead of relying on willpower to stay calm..

Have go-to tools ready

Know exactly which tools to use when stress hits—so you're not guessing in the moment.

A DIFFERENT KIND OF DAY IS POSSIBLE

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Imagine knowing exactly what to do — right when stress hits.

Instead of reacting, you have a tool ready.
Instead of losing control, you feel steady.
Instead of carrying the stress all day, you know how to shift it and let it go.

✓ Feel calmer, faster
Tools you can use when stress is already happening.

✓ Stop before you snap
Pause and settle before the reaction takes over.

✓ Have go-to tools ready
Know what to reach for instead of guessing in the moment.

Introducing

The Stress & Anxiety Toolkit

The Stress & Anxiety Toolkit is a self-paced mini-course of practical techniques you can learn ahead of time, so they're easier to reach for when stress actually hits.

The aim isn't to eliminate stress — it's to give you more ways to respond when it shows up.

Get the Toolkit — €47

The aim isn't to eliminate stress — it's to give you more ways to respond when it shows up.

Get the Toolkit — €47

What's Inside

Here's What You’ll Get Inside

 

 12 Actionable Real-Time Tools

 

Learn 12 practical techniques to use when stress hits — without needing a quiet room or perfect conditions.

They’re designed for real life: busy mornings, difficult conversations, noisy homes and moments when you can feel yourself becoming overwhelmed.

24 Video & Audio Episodes

 

Feel supported with short lessons and guided practices you can listen to or watch at home, in the car, or whenever you have a little space.

Each one is designed to help you understand what's happening in your mind and body, while giving you something practical to work with. Think of them as a pocket-sized support system you can return to when you need it.

14 Short & Concise Classes

 

Short, focused classes that help you understand what’s happening when you’re stressed and what you can do about it.

You’ll explore how thoughts, emotions and physical stress responses interact, recognise your own patterns, and learn practical ways to work with them.

Lifetime Access to All Content

 

Life is busy—and sometimes unpredictable.

That’s why this course comes with lifetime access. revisit any tool or class whenever you need it

What's Inside

Here's What You’ll Get Inside

12 Actionable Real-Time Tools

Learn 12 practical techniques to use when stress hits — without needing a quiet room or perfect conditions.

They’re designed for real life: busy mornings, difficult conversations, noisy homes and moments when you can feel yourself becoming overwhelmed.

24 Video & Audio Episodes

Feel supported with short lessons and guided practices you can listen to or watch at home, in the car, or whenever you have a little space.

Each one is designed to help you understand what's happening in your mind and body, while giving you something practical to work with. Think of them as a pocket-sized support system you can return to when you need it.

14 Short & Concise Classes

Short, focused classes that help you understand what’s happening when you’re stressed and what you can do about it.

You’ll explore how thoughts, emotions and physical stress responses interact, recognise your own patterns, and learn practical ways to work with them.

Lifetime Access to All Content

Life is busy—and sometimes unpredictable.

That’s why this course comes with lifetime access. revisit any tool or class whenever you need it

What's Inside the Course

PART ONE: Immediate Relief Tools

 

Class 1

Biology Basics + Tool #1

Understand what happens in your body when stress hits, plus a quick settling technique.

Class 2

Stress vs Anxiety + Tools #2 & #3

 Learn the difference and two practical techniques for responding.

Class 3

Evolutionary Role of Stress + Tool #4

Understand why your body can react so strongly to modern-day pressures.

Class 4

Modern Stress + Tool #5

 Identify your own stress triggers and practise a grounding technique.

Class 5

The Vagus Nerve + Tool #6

 Explore your body's natural calming response and a technique for working with it.

Class 6

Thoughts, Feelings & Stress + Tool #7

Understand how thoughts can intensify stress and practise working with them differently.

 

PART TWO: Building Your Stress Threshold

 

Class 1

Stress Threshold

Recognise your limits earlier, before pressure becomes overwhelm.

Class 2

Stress Inoculation Training + Tool #8

Practise responding to manageable amounts of stress so you can build familiarity with the process.

Class 3

Cyclic Hyperoxygenation + Tool #9

Learn a breathing practice you can use as part of your stress-management toolkit.

Class 4

Switching on Serotonin + Tool #10

Explore practices that can support mood and perspective.

What's Inside the Course

PART ONE: Immediate Relief Tools

 Class 1Biology Basics + Tool #1

Understand what happens in your body when stress hits, plus a quick settling technique.

Class 2

Stress vs Anxiety + Tools #2 & #3

 Learn the difference and two practical techniques for responding.

Class 3

Evolutionary Role of Stress + Tool #4

Understand why your body can react so strongly to modern-day pressures.

Class 4

Modern Stress + Tool #5

 Identify your own stress triggers and practise a grounding technique.

Class 5

The Vagus Nerve + Tool #6

 Explore your body's natural calming response and a technique for working with it.

Class 6

Thoughts, Feelings & Stress + Tool #7

Understand how thoughts can intensify stress and practise working with them differently.

PART TWO: Building Your Stress Threshold 

Class 1

Stress Threshold

Recognise your limits earlier, before pressure becomes overwhelm.

Class 2

Stress Inoculation Training + Tool #8

Practise responding to manageable amounts of stress so you can build familiarity with the process.

Class 3

Cyclic Hyperoxygenation + Tool #9

Learn a breathing practice you can use as part of your stress-management toolkit.

Class 4

Switching on Serotonin + Tool #10

Explore practices that can support mood and perspective.

BONUS CLASSES

Three short, research-backed classes that integrate seamlessly into your routine—no extra time or effort needed.

Bonus 1: Social Connections

Not all connections reduce stress—but the right ones can. Learn how to nurture relationships that actually genuinely your wellbeing.

Bonus 2: Dietary & Supplement Considerations

general, research-informed information on nutrition and stress

Bonus 3: Life Practices

small, sustainable habits that support your overall resilience

BONUS CLASSES

Three short, research-backed classes that integrate seamlessly into your routine—no extra time or effort needed.

Bonus 1: Social Connections

Not all connections reduce stress—but the right ones can. Learn how to nurture relationships that actually genuinely your wellbeing.

Bonus 2: Dietary & Supplement Considerations

general, research-informed information on nutrition and stress

Bonus 3: Life Practices

small, sustainable habits that support your overall resilience

Plus you get these Bonuses

Bonus 1

Wellness Planner

A reusable weekly planner for setting intentions, mapping goals, and tracking mood, energy and self-care day to day

Bonus 2

Energy Cheatsheet

Practical ideas for working with your energy through the day — from task timing and movement to nutrition and wind-down habits

Bonus 3

Time Balance Blueprint

A guide to time-blocking and prioritising your week, including a simple framework for deciding what actually needs your attention

Plus you get these Bonuses

Bonus 1

Wellness Planner

A reusable weekly planner for setting intentions, mapping goals, and tracking mood, energy and self-care day to day

Bonus 2

Energy Cheatsheet

Practical ideas for working with your energy through the day — from task timing and movement to nutrition and wind-down habits

Bonus 3

Time Balance Blueprint

A guide to time-blocking and prioritising your week, including a simple framework for deciding what actually needs your attention

About me

I'm Maria — a psychologist and transformational coach, with an MSc in Mindfulness in Health & Research Contexts and advanced MBSR training at Brown University.That background shapes both the information in this Toolkit and the practical way it's designed to be used.

This isn't about fixing anything about you. It's about having a few practical tools on hand, so a hard moment has a little more room in it.

Here’s What Makes This Toolkit Different

Designed for Real Life.

Not lengthy practices or complicated frameworks — practical tools designed to be usable when you're busy, short on time, or already under pressure.

Backed by Scientific Research

The Toolkit draws on psychology, mindfulness and research into stress, bringing the ideas together in a practical, accessible way.

 It’s not about fixing you.

Stress is part of being human. The aim isn't to eliminate it, but to give you more ways to work with it when it shows up.

Here’s What Makes This Toolkit Different

Designed for Real Life.

Not lengthy practices or complicated frameworks — practical tools designed to be usable when you're busy, short on time, or already under pressure.

Backed by Scientific Research

The Toolkit draws on psychology, mindfulness and research into stress, bringing the ideas together in a practical, accessible way.

 It’s not about fixing you.

Stress is part of being human. The aim isn't to eliminate it, but to give you more ways to work with it when it shows up.

The Toolkit is a good fit for you if:

  • You’re juggling a lot and want quick, practical tools rather than a big time commitment

  • You are open to trying simple, practical techniques for calming down in the moment

  • You want to know which technique to reach for, rather than guessing under pressure

  • You don't have hours to spare and need something that fits into real life

Worth knowing before you buy:

  • This is a self-paced educational toolkit, not individualised support
  • It doesn't diagnose or treat any mental health condition
  • It isn't one-to-one coaching or therapy, and doesn't replace either

Testimonials

Here's what people who've used the Toolkit say:

During a very difficult time in my life, I needed the tools to help me manage and understand my stress.

The MIBA Method provided me with these tools and helped me change the way I approach stressful situations. I also found the course information very interesting, with Maria guiding me throughout. Thoroughly recommended.

Rachel Prescott

This turned out to be a big step in my personal healing process.

 I really enjoyed the course because it gave me another way to view all those challenges that I face in my daily life.

Massiel Rodriquez

I recently completed the Stress and Anxiety Toolkit course, and it's been transformative.

Balancing work and family life left me overwhelmed, but this course provided practical, easy-to-use strategies that brought immediate relief.   Highly recommend for anyone seeking to bring balance and calm into their life

Samantha Jones

Testimonials

Here's what people who've used the Toolkit say:

During a very difficult time in my life, I needed the tools to help me manage and understand my stress.

The MIBA Method provided me with these tools and helped me change the way I approach stressful situations. I also found the course information very interesting, with Maria guiding me throughout. Thoroughly recommended.

Rachel Prescott

This turned out to be a big step in my personal healing process.

 I really enjoyed the course because it gave me another way to view all those challenges that I face in my daily life.

Massiel Rodriquez

I recently completed the Stress and Anxiety Toolkit course, and it's been transformative.

Balancing work and family life left me overwhelmed, but this course provided practical, easy-to-use strategies that brought immediate relief.   Highly recommend for anyone seeking to bring balance and calm into their life

Samantha Jones

Get the Stress & Anxiety Toolkit

€47 — one-time payment, lifetime access

Includes 12 real-time tools, 14 short classes, video and audio content, and all bonus materials.

Get the Toolkit — €47

Your Guarantee

If you go through the Toolkit and it isn't right for you, you're covered by a 7-day, no-questions-asked refund. Just email me and I'll take care of it.

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Start Small—Feel the Shift

You don’t need more time—just the right tools.

You don’t need to overhaul your life to feel calmer. You just need to know what to do when stress hits.

One tool. One moment. That’s all it takes to begin.

This toolkit meets you where you are; busy, tired, and trying your best, and helps you reclaim some steadiness, one small step at a time.

Start Small—Feel the Shift

You don’t need more time—just the right tools.

You don’t need to overhaul your life to feel calmer. You just need to know what to do when stress hits.

One tool. One moment. That’s all it takes to begin.

This toolkit meets you where you are; busy, tired, and trying your best, and helps you reclaim some steadiness, one small step at a time.

 

Everything included

€47

  • 12 practical real-time tools
  • 14 short classes
  • 24 video & audio episodes
  • 3 bonus classes
  •  Weekly Wellness Planner
  •  Energy Cheat Sheet
  • Time Balance Blueprint
  •  Lifetime access
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