Praying when you feel that your emotions are about to get the better of you try these below:
•STOP: by learning one's unique stress triggers, the patient is taught to STOP, then
•SLOW DOWN: by using one of several "slowing down" techniques (e.g., deep breathing, counting down from 10 to 1, "fake" smiling, "fake" yawning, gum chewing, meditation, exercise, etc.; note that all strategies are supported by scientific data)
•THINK: by using the following steps of planful problem solving: defining the problem, creatively thinking of possible solutions, and making decisions about which ideas to carry out
•ACT: by carrying out the action plan and monitoring the effects
The last one has more to do with planned outcomes, or imagining a problem before it happens and and having a plan of action ready.
M 53 D 20 Separated 6/22/11 moved out 10/24 Together 26 yrs Married 16 W Filed for D 7/21/11 Served 9/6/11 D final 8/28/12
“Failure is not fatal, but failure to change might be.”
