11/25/2025
Dealing with intense emotions can be hard. 😖
And when we're put in situations where emotions can take over, things can become heated and confrontational.
Instead of reacting, try using the STOP Skill during these moments.
🛑STOP
Do not just react. Your emotions may try to make you act without thinking. Instead, stop for a moment.
🛑TAKE A STEP BACK
Take a step back from the situation, take a break, let go, and take a deep breath. Do not let your feelings cause you to react impulsively.
🛑OBSERVE
Notice what is going inside and outside you. What is the situation? What are your thoughts and feelings? What are others saying or doing?
🛑PROCEED MINDFULLY
Act with awareness and consider your thoughts and feelings, the situation, and other people's thoughts and feelings. Think about your goal. Which actions will make it better or worse?
Have you ever tried this before reacting?