5 Fail-safes You Need Before Life Knocks You Down

Life is a tightrope — careers wobble, relationships falter, dreams stall. Falling is inevitable. What matters is whether you have the fail-safes that catch you.

Here are five nets you need:

1. A 2 A.M. Friend — one person who answers without needing context.

2. A Grounding Practice — breath, journaling, or walking to reset your nervous system.

3. A Safe Place — a bench, corner, or room where your body can exhale.

4. A Reminder of You — notes, music, or photos that prove your strength.

5. A Reset Button — small interruptions like cold water or sensory focus to stop spirals.

Resilience isn’t about never wobbling. It’s about building quiet systems of support that hold you when life shakes the rope.

Read the full article on Medium → https://medium.com/@nilantika/5-fail-safes-you-need-before-life-knocks-you-down-2375b377b419