The STOP method is a useful tool for calming and relaxing your mind. You can teach yourself to stop what you are doing and take a moment, to breathe and observe your thoughts. Controlling your breathing when feeling anxious or overwhelmed in situations, will help you to feel calmer and more in control of your behaviour. Going a wee bit further, you could imagine a large red STOP sign just like the one pictured above and use this when thinking through what the acronym STOP actually represents in this form of practice. Use the STOP method if your feel like … Continue reading STOP method