Practice STOP Skill
Whenever we encounter a distressing situation at work or any stressful situation, one of the skills that may help to prevent us from acting or behaving impulsively is STOP Skill.
Stop - don't do or say anything at the peak of emotion of a stressful situation.
Take a step back - even when the time and space is limited take a step back. Walk out, breathe.
Observe the situation - what is exactly is the problem? what is happening? what brings you on edge about the situation? what are feelings the situation created? what thought pops up before that? what alternative solutions that may be available? what alternative thoughts would be helpful? and so on...
Proceed mindfully - as you have observed the situation, your thoughts, and your feelings regarding the situation, proceed mindfully in terms of speaking and behaving.
Please write in the box below how do you find this step may help you in terms of lowering the tension at a crisis situation or what is the challenges you find in applying this step ♡
Comment(s)
Created by @Actuallynobody017
Nice basic idea to avoid confrontation or stress at the office.
Thank you
Created by @RainbowRosie
I think by taking a pause and considering the next step it can help than possibly making the situation worse.
Created by @HealingTalk
These are effective, common-sense practices. I find great value in organizing them in a memorable and systematic way to help recall them and put them in practice when, because of high stress, both we need them the most and our mind is clouded.
Created by @kindheartedLily
I love this DBT skill!!