Somna I’m Stressed User Guide

Optional voice shortcut

Different Alexa devices and generations may respond differently to a short phrase like “Alexa, I’m Stressed.” Some may open the skill, while others may give an unrelated response.

To make Alexa respond the way you expect, you can create a simple voice shortcut by saying:

Alexa, whenever I say I’m Stressed, open the I’m Stressed skill.

Alexa will confirm that it created a routine. After that, you can just say:

Alexa, I’m Stressed.

This shortcut may take noticeably longer to start because Alexa is running it through a Routine. The benefit is that the phrase becomes more reliable across different Echo devices.

When you use it

When you feel stressed, mentally tangled, physically braced, or inwardly urgent, say:

Alexa, I’m Stressed
(if the response is unexpected, go to All Commands for additional options.)

Somna uses your saved settings automatically.

Presets

Presets are the easiest way to start. They combine focus, length, and style so you do not have to manage separate settings in the moment.

Quiet Reset

Best for racing thoughts, overstimulation, and needing a quieter inward shift.

Uses: quiet mind · short · quiet

Alexa, ask I’m Stressed to set preset to quiet reset

Body Settle

Best for physical tension, bracing, and nervous system activation in the body.

Uses: body calm · standard · grounding

Alexa, ask I’m Stressed to set preset to body settle

Soft Landing

Best for needing a gentle return to safety without pressure.

Uses: safe moment · standard · soft

Alexa, ask I’m Stressed to set preset to soft landing

Steady Return

Best for finding your footing again when urgency has taken over.

Uses: steady again · standard · grounding

Alexa, ask I’m Stressed to set preset to steady return

Ease Down

Best for pressure, overstretch, and feeling like too much needs your attention.

Uses: release pressure · short · soft

Alexa, ask I’m Stressed to set preset to ease down

Browse presets

You can browse through the presets one at a time before choosing one.

Alexa, ask I’m Stressed to browse presets Alexa, ask I’m Stressed for the next preset Alexa, ask I’m Stressed for the previous preset

When the current preset feels right, say:

Alexa, ask I’m Stressed to use this preset

That saves the preset and begins the script.

You can also choose a preset directly, but browsing is usually more reliable.

Alexa, ask I’m Stressed to set preset to quiet reset

Partner Mode

Partner Mode is for shared spaces. When it is on, Somna keeps responses shorter and quieter.

Alexa, ask I’m Stressed to turn partner mode on Alexa, ask I’m Stressed to turn partner mode off Alexa, ask I’m Stressed is partner mode on

You can also say shared space mode:

Alexa, ask I’m Stressed to turn shared space mode on

Advanced options

Most people can stay with presets. Length, style, and focus are optional settings for people who want more control.

Length

Length changes how much is said.

• short — minimal, quick, simple
• standard — longer, more settling

Alexa, ask I’m Stressed what is my length Alexa, ask I’m Stressed to set length to standard

Style

Style changes how the voice feels.

• soft — gentler and quieter
• grounding — steadier and more embodied
• quiet — more inward and spacious

Alexa, ask I’m Stressed what is my style Alexa, ask I’m Stressed to set style to soft

Focus

Focus changes where the experience gently leads.

• body calm — for physical tension and bracing
• quiet mind — for racing or looping thoughts
• safe moment — for returning to immediate safety
• release pressure — for overload and internal strain
• steady again — for returning to inner steadiness

Alexa, ask I’m Stressed what is my focus Alexa, ask I’m Stressed to set focus to safe moment

Check your settings

If you want to hear everything currently selected, say:

Alexa, ask I’m Stressed what are my current settings

If you want to hear your current preset, say:

Alexa, ask I’m Stressed what is my preset

If you want to check Partner Mode, say:

Alexa, ask I’m Stressed what is my partner mode