S.T.O.P.

Day 209: One thing I learned today…

Today I learned a new acronym to help during times of stress - S.T.O.P.

S-Stop and Pause for a moment.

T-Take a Deep Breath (being mindful of the inhale and exhale, feeling the belly rise and fall)

O- Observe your environment (take in your surroundings, be present, what do you see, feel, smell, hear, what are you feeling)

P- Proceed with awareness (rather than reaction)

Try it out and let me know how you feel.

Moments of Mindfulness by Suzanna Smith, MSN, NP, CMT-P