The STOP Exercise: Step Back From Triggers

Strong emotions can be like a river in spate, flooding you and carrying you away. But you can regain control! Try this STOP exercise: Stop, Take a breath, Observe, Proceed. When you do proceed, you'll find more options open to you, and you'll have a choice, instead of an automatic reaction.

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Excellent! Just what I need to help my group learn this practice. Thank you!

Thank you dear 🙏🏼🩷💜💚

What a fantastically simple and useful strategy. I found your accent delightful! And so wise to say “mindfulness gives us a choice”. Thank you Alexandra! 🤗

I appreciate that you remind us that the reaction is now our choice after completing S.T.O.P. Thank you!

Excellent advice. I will try it! Also, I loved the sound of rain in the background. Thank you.