Use the STOP technique to manage stress

• Stop for a moment
• Take a few steady breaths - inhale and exhale
• Observe your body sensations, thoughts and emotions. You don't have to change anything immediately, just be aware of what's happening.
• Proceed with your day

(Source: A Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Workbook by Bob Stahl and Elisha Goldstein).

Posted Sept 2011