Hey buddy 👋

Sometimes, when you’re not feeling well or waiting for something big (like a transplant), your thoughts can get a little loud and scary. That’s totally normal.

You might think…

💭 “What if something goes wrong?”

💭 “What if I never feel better?”

💭 “What if people think I’m different?”

But guess what? Just like we take care of our body, we can take care of our thoughts too. You are not your worries — you’re way more powerful than that.

🧠 What Are Anxious Thoughts?

Anxious thoughts are like runaway balloons. One little thought can fly away and turn into something HUGE if we don’t gently pull it back down.

Let’s imagine:

🎈Thought: “I might need surgery.”

🎈Runaway balloon: “That means something bad will happen!”

See how that balloon flew off too fast?

Let’s pull it back…

🧘‍♂️ Thought: “I might need surgery… but I have amazing doctors, nurses, and my family with me. I’ll be okay.”

🌟 3 Ways to Calm Your Thoughts

1. Breathe Like a Brave Bunny

🐰 Sit still and take a deep sniff like a bunny… then blow it out slowly. Try 5 big brave bunny breaths. This tells your brain, “Hey, it’s safe.”

2. Be a Thought Detective

🔎 Ask: “Is that thought true?”

If it’s not, toss it in the “Silly Worry” bin!

3. Magic Jar of Kind Words

💌 Keep a notebook of kind words from friends, family, or even yourself. Open it when your thoughts get stormy.

🌤 You’re Not Alone

Every hero on the Donate Buddies Hero Wall has felt scared at some point — but they found strength in talking, moving, drawing, or breathing.

Talk to someone.

Draw your feelings.

Stretch your body.

Listen to your favourite music.

Or hug a soft toy and just rest.

💛 Make Your Own Calm Kit!

We’ve made something special just for you — a little Calm Kit you can download and use anytime you're feeling wobbly inside.

🎁 Download your Calm Kit here

Calm Kit for Kits.pdf

Download PDF • 1.79MB

You can print it out, colour it in, or keep it nearby when you need a little buddy by your side.

✨ Final Thoughts

Your feelings matter.

Your bravery shines even on your hardest days.

And you are never alone in this.

We believe in you. Always. 💖