Challenges Before Brain in Hand
Before using Brain in Hand, Lara felt stuck in a cycle of stress and overwhelm. Daily chores would build up until they felt unmanageable, leaving her anxious and unsure where to begin. Maintaining her home was difficult, and the growing mess added to her sense of overload. She also struggled with anxiety around driving and day-to-day situations. Busy roads, unexpected changes, and sensory stress often led to meltdowns, leaving her feeling isolated and unsupported. With no access to other formal services, she wanted something that could help her feel more in control and less alone.
How Brain in Hand helped
From her first coaching session, Lara felt reassured and supported. Her coach guided her through the app and handbook, helping her personalise Brain in Hand around her routines, challenges, and goals. With coaching, she quickly set up practical tools she could use straight away including her diary feature to plan her day, organise housework, and stay consistent. She also used the unplanned events feature to prepare step-by-step strategies for difficult moments. The check-in scale helped her spot rising stress, and in moments where she felt she needed it, on-demand support helped her to receive calm, human reassurance. These tools helped Lara break down daily tasks, create routines she could follow, and feel supported even when things became overwhelming.
One particular breakthrough came while she was stuck in traffic. Using her driving stress, unplanned events and on-demand responders, she was able to calm down, regain control, and continue safely.
The results
With Brain in Hand, Lara has experienced a noticeable shift in her daily life. Her overwhelm has reduced, her home feels more manageable, and she starts each morning with a clear plan. She has built confidence in driving and shopping, supported by strategies she can rely on when stress begins to rise. She now has more time and mental space for what matters to her - especially her artwork, which she organises and promotes using steps built in her coaching sessions. Her independence has grown, and she feels calmer, more capable, and more in control of everyday challenges.
“Brain in Hand has given me space to get my thoughts out of my head, leaving me feeling calmer, less chaotic, and more independent.”