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The STOP technique is a mindfulness practice that helps reduce stress in the moment. It involves interrupting thoughts with the command "stop", taking a breath to observe present thoughts and emotions, and then mindfully deciding how to proceed by focusing on the most important priority. Taking even a brief pause through this technique can help gain perspective and determine the best next action when feeling overwhelmed. With regular practice, it becomes a habit that reduces the negative effects of stress over time.

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STOP Technique PDF

The STOP technique is a mindfulness practice that helps reduce stress in the moment. It involves interrupting thoughts with the command "stop", taking a breath to observe present thoughts and emotions, and then mindfully deciding how to proceed by focusing on the most important priority. Taking even a brief pause through this technique can help gain perspective and determine the best next action when feeling overwhelmed. With regular practice, it becomes a habit that reduces the negative effects of stress over time.

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  • Reducing Overwhelm with The STOP Technique: Explains a mindfulness-based practice designed to help reduce stress by pausing, observing, and proceeding with awareness.

Reducing Overwhelm with

The STOP Technique


The STOP Technique is a mindfulness-based practice designed to help you defuse stress
in the moment.

Creating space in the day to pause, slow down a racing mind, and get back into the present
moment has been shown to be incredibly helpful in reducing the the negative effects of stress.

Taking a brief pause—even for less than one minute—can help you gain perspective and
determine the best possible action you can take next.

Over time and with practice, this way of responding becomes a habit. As Sharon Salzberg
says, “Mindfulness isn’t difficult, we just need to remember to do it.”

Stop
Interrupt your thoughts with the command ‘stop!’ and pause whatever
you’re doing.

Take a Breath
Notice your breathing for a second. Breathe in slowly through the nose,
expanding the belly, and exhale slowly and deeply through pursed lips.

Observe
Become the observer of your thoughts, emotions and physical reactions.
What thoughts do you notice? What emotions are present? How does
your body feel? Tune in and sit with whatever arises for a few moments.

Proceed
Mindfully consider how you’d like to respond. What’s one thing you can
focus on right now? What’s your most important and urgent priority?
Narrow down your focus and take it one small step at a time.

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