Acceptance
The mental performance approach encourages embracing emotions instead of doing this with them.
"shutting emotions down"?
The "Physiological Sigh" begins with a long inhale through this.
The nose.
What is the first step of the acceptance formula?
O- observe what is happening
Bonus 100 points if you also noted to observe BASED ON THE FACTS
This is the thing you use as motivation when something feels really hard to accept.
Your why
Accepting your current situation allows you to have more of this in the moment.
Control
After the initial long inhale, this additional step is taken before a long exhale.
A second inhale (sip at the top)
The second step of the "Acceptance Formula"
K- keep track of where you are and why
Remember: One thing that makes acceptance much easier is to list all the possible explanations for why you’re experiencing something.
Knowing your “why” helps eliminate these when facing difficult choices.
Tough decisions
This attitude towards pressure helps people view it as a lesson.
Embracing the battle
Name one benefit of the physiological sigh.
- Lowers heartrate
- Decreases Anxiety
- Increases focus
The third step of the "Acceptance Formula"
A- Acknowledge what can and cannot be changed/controlled
Knowing the difference is crucial
Those who have a "why" to live for, can bear almost any "________"
how.
Instead of trying to forget, trying to ____ can help you fight less with difficult emotions and experiences.
Accept
Name one situation you faced recently that you could have used the physiological sigh to help you cope with.
You identified a difficult situation where acceptance and regulation could have benefitted you!
Recite Miss Sophie's Acceptance full "Formula" to be OKAY
Bonus 100 points if you can pinpoint where the physiological sigh might be most helpful!
OKAY:
O- Observe what is happening solely by facts
K- keep track of where you are and why
A- Acknowledge what can and cannot be controlled/changed
Y- Find your why (& physiological sigh)
What is your "why?"
You said something like:
"I'm a resilient person who runs towards difficult tasks"