Stop Practice: A Mindfulness Technique

@michellegraffradford I love this, Michelle! Mindfulness helps me manage chronic symptoms and all that comes with it. I can always get better at mindfulness, and remembering to use it in emotional situations, and so forth. Your post caught my eye as I was off to Mentor on Connect, and actually made me STOP. We can never have too many reminders throughout the day to pause, and take a moment. Thank you for this moment, I will be sure to share it. Have a great day!

Thank you! We are going to try this with our grandsons when approaching (not yet in) the "meltdown hour" before supper, and try to help them refocus on a calming thought or activity.

I have used something like this when in the midst of chaos in a major project, it helps me see the logical "next step" and/or to redirect a volunteer who is struggling.
Sue

This is a reminder for me. I find ways to stop and assess what is really going on as a part of my mindfulness practice. I want to be aware of sensations in my body and tune in to thoughts in my mind. I have designated places in the house earmarked as good mindfulness "spots". One is on the front porch with the chipmunks. They seem to be more trusting when I am still and focused. Sometimes they just crawl up on my shoulder to share the world with me.

I also find that my early attempts at being nonjudgemental helped when others came to mind but not with myself. I am now able to include self-acceptance. And I have found it easier to not impose blame on myself. Mindfulness really helps when I have missed the essence of my purpose or the value of unconditional regard.

Thank you for the reminder.
Chris

Thank you for sharing this, Michelle. I am a strong proponent of breathing techniques learned through stress managements training.

Many decades of experiences living with adult-onset hearing loss, and the fears, frustrations and fatigue that come with it led me to seek ways to defuse when necessary. Prior to that I was told I had fibromyalgia, was ADD, and had hypochondriac tendencies. Found out I'm pretty normal except for the crazies that hearing loss brings to the fore. Taking time to destress has made a huge difference in my life.

Julie

I learned this technique from my therapist as a way to better regulate emotions

A great technique…I try and do it every morning with my first coffee, sitting outside with my critters….it s my way to start the day even if it is noon o’ clock. I hope others will do this and find some personal peace.

The STOP practice has benefited me for some time and it’s great to see that mindfulness is being accepted more and more! I teach and support people with mindfulness-based chronic pain management (MBCPM my) and Mindfulness Self-Compassion (MSC). Mindfulness impacts neuroplasticity in amazing ways, improving the brain-body connection.

Thank you for your support and positive post. It appears that you are very well-trained and are sharing your knowledge with others. I welcome any advice and expert information that you can share with everyone.

Thanks, Chris. I used to run support groups at Memorial Hermann Memorial City Hospital in Houston, and learned quickly what I could and could not say, both from a medical/non-medical standpoint and per the legal department. 🙂

Hope this finds you well and improving.
~ Kimberly

What technique? I missed it in scrolling through the Comments.