- Name itSay: This is an urge. I do not have to obey it.
- Find itWhere do you feel it most clearly in your body?
- Breathe with itLet the breath move around the sensation without forcing it away.
- ChooseRe-rate the urge, then make one intentional next choice.
Notice · Allow · Ride · Choose
Urge Surfing Menu
An urge can behave like a wave: it gathers, changes and eventually passes. The aim is not to force it away. The practice is to notice the wave clearly enough to choose your behaviour.
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Match the practice to the wave
Based on your rating, the highlighted practice is a useful starting point. You can choose any option.
Building wave · 5 minutes
Next step in 01:00
Success is staying present and choosing deliberately, even if the rating does not fall.
Pause and anchor
Place both feet down. Notice three things you can see.
I am here. This moment can be observed.
- Pause and anchor
- Map the wave
- Allow
- Ride
- Choose
After the practice
What did you notice?
The urge does not need to reach zero for the practice to be useful.
Before: 5/10 · After: 5/10 · The wave shifted.
Choose what comes next
Surfing creates a pause. Use the pause.
Move into an activity that matches what you need, or seek support if choice still feels difficult.