Auxlıa Serenity Abroad

Resources

These tools can help ground you. They are not medical advice or therapy, just simple ways to pause, breathe, and check in with yourself.

Breathe with the page

If everything feels a bit too much, you can use this circle as a gentle guide. You do not have to count or get it perfect. Just follow along.

Inhale as the circle slowly grows.

Exhale as it slowly softens back in.

Try a few rounds. If you lose the rhythm, it is alright. You can always start again.

Grounding prompts

These questions are meant to bring you back to the present moment, especially in waiting rooms, stations, lines, or long walks.

  • What is one thing I can feel with my hands right now?
  • What are three colors I can see around me?
  • What is one sound I can hear, close or far away?
  • Is there a surface I can lean on or sit against for support?
  • What would “a slightly easier next step” look like from here?

You can screenshot or write these down before you travel and keep them somewhere easy to reach.

Before you travel

A short list to help you feel a little more prepared. It is not exhaustive, but it can catch some of the details that add quiet stress later on.

  • Keep copies of key documents (ID, tickets, bookings) in one place.
  • Note down important addresses and booking references offline.
  • Save local emergency numbers and your lodging contact.
  • Check how your phone will work abroad and any roaming limits.
  • Pack any daily medication in your carry-on, not only in checked bags.
  • Choose one person at home who knows your rough itinerary.

If you work with Auxlia, we can help you adapt this list to your specific trip and needs.

When it feels like too much

There may be moments when the weight of traveling feels heavier than expected. A missed connection, a long delay, or a sudden change can stir up more than logistics.

If you are in immediate danger or having a medical or mental health emergency, contact local emergency services first. They are the ones best placed to respond in that moment.

After safety is handled, it can help to:

  • Reach out to someone you trust and let them know where you are.
  • Use a small ritual, like drinking water or washing your hands.
  • Return to one simple task: find a seat, read one sign, send one message.

Auxlia can offer emotional and practical support around these moments, but we do not replace crisis lines, therapists, or medical care.