SOS: ABC (Acknowledge, Breathe, Choose)
by Peter Dawson
This simple practice enables you to take back control of how you feel and avoid simply reacting unconsciously. Using the ABC method created by Peter and Sue Dawson - Acknowledge how you feel right now, Breathe rhythmically and choose consciously what you do next, with clarity, but without anxiety and stress. Use this anytime you feel anxious, stressed or overwhelmed & want to pause for a moment of clarity, peace and centredness. The more you use the technique the more effective it becomes.
Transcript
Welcome,
I appreciate this is a tough moment for you,
But you've made a good choice to acknowledge,
Breathe and choose again.
Just acknowledge how you feel and breathe out.
A long,
Slow exhale and make a choice to breathe rhythmically and let that original feeling go.
Breathe in,
Two,
Three,
Pause,
Breathe out,
Two,
Three,
Four,
Pause and let go.
Breathe in,
Two,
Three,
Pause,
Breathe out,
Two,
Three,
Four,
Pause and let go.
Breathe in,
Two,
Three,
Pause,
Breathe out,
Two,
Three,
Four,
Pause and let go.
Now choose again.
Repeat this as often as you need it until the intensity of the emotion you are feeling reduces to a level more comfortable for you and the way forward becomes clearer.
May you always acknowledge,
Breathe and choose.
May you always know that we care.
May you always find your rhythm and peace and clarity.
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Recent Reviews
Tami
January 22, 2026
Loved this it really helped me to relax 😌
Michelle
November 23, 2025
Tools!
Brendan
November 20, 2025
Thank you 🙏
Minnie
November 1, 2025
Good. Thanks.
Julie
November 1, 2025
Surprisingly effective for easing the mind. Thankyou
Dianne
November 1, 2025
Thank you after a few minutes of this practice, I’m feeling a bit more ease. I’ll continue working with this for relief. ✨💜✨
Vanessa
September 28, 2025
Incredible exercise! Definitely coming back to this one.
Amy
July 20, 2025
An effective and simple way to bring a sense of ease. Lovely
Shannon
June 4, 2025
Great meditation
Sue
May 26, 2025
My backboard to self-care - pause, re-energise, re-think…
