VIDEO case study: Sam’s story- returning to work with confidence

Before Brain in Hand

One of the biggest anxieties Sam faced when preparing to return to work was travelling to and from the workplace. The uncertainty of daily journeys, potential delays, and unexpected situations caused significant stress. Without strategies in place, these situations often led to panic and made the idea of returning to work feel overwhelming.

Travelling felt mentally draining because every possible problem had to be worked through in the moment, increasing anxiety and reducing confidence before the working day had even begun.

How Brain in Hand helped

Using Brain in Hand, Sam worked through potential travel challenges in advance and created personalised strategies for situations that might arise during their commute. These strategies were saved in the app and could be accessed immediately when needed.

When anxiety started to build, opening Brain in Hand helped bring her back to a grounded… Instead of panicking, she could follow pre-planned solutions step by step or access the on-demand support. Having these strategies readily available meant they didn’t need to think on the spot - the thinking had already been done.

The results

With Brain in Hand, travelling to and from work became more manageable and far less stressful. Knowing that solutions were already in place reduced anxiety and prevented panic from escalating.

This increased sense of control supported a smoother return to work, helping the Sam feel more confident, prepared, and capable of handling everyday challenges independently.