STOP Process ~ Crisp And Green Corporate Wellness

Sometimes we don't have time for a full body scan to offer yourself compassion. That is why I like the STOP process, it brings yourself into the moment by interrupting a negative, overthinking stress cycle. S = Stop what you are doing, sit (or stand) quietly for a moment. Thoughts are just thoughts, believe that, “I am safe. This too shall pass.” T = Take five deep breaths. Inhale through the nose, exhale through the mouth. 5 count inhale, 5 count exhales. Feel the rhythm of your heart as you settle in. O = Observe and acknowledge but don't cling to what your body is feeling and experiencing. Are you caught in the monkey-mind loop? What are your thoughts doing? Breathe into them. Sit with them. Is your mind busy like a buzzy bee or calm like a cucumber? Are you turning your thoughts into a catastrophe? How would a friend advise you to look at this situation? P = Purposeful Pause. Ask yourself, “What do I really need to pay attention to, right now?” Listen. Breathe. Be. Reconnect. This is a live excerpt of a recording during a corporate enrichment workshop for a group of employees with Jes Rosenberg. Enjoy this segment of the class! Get back to us with your thoughts on our feed.