Mindfulness
You're standing in the line at the DMV and getting irritated. What's one mindfulness strategy you can use to stay calm?
Take deep breaths and focusing on your feet on the ground
You get a text that makes you angry. Whats the first step you should take before replying?
Pause before reacting
You're craving a substance or feeling triggered. What's one way to distract yourself in that moment?
Go for a walk, clean, or call a friend
You're feeling depressed and dont want to get out of bed. Whta is the opposite action
What does the m in mindfulness stand for
being mentally present in the moment
Youre out with your friends and feeling anxious. What can you observe around you to stay grounded?
What is noticing sounds, colors, and what people are wearing without judging.
You're about to quit your job impulsively. How could STOP help?
Slow down and think through the consequences
You're upset about a fight but cant solve it right now. Whtas a healthy distraction you can use?
Listen to music or engage in a hobby
You're afraid to go to a job interview. What is the opposite action
Go to the interview anyway
what does stop stand for
stop, take a step back, observe, proceed mindfully
Staying focused on one task at a time and letting go of distractions
Youre about to argue with your partner. What's the benefit of taking a breath and using STOP first?
It gives you time to calm down and respond with intention, not emotion
Why is it helpful to have a distraction toolkit ready to use?
So you can stay and grounded during emotional crises
You're angry with someone but dont want to escalate the situation. What could you do?
Ignore, walk away, show kindness
what does opposite action help with
changing emotions that dont match the facts