Finding the calm in the CHAOS - LEONA RED - Feet Model

Finding the calm in the CHAOS - LEONA RED http://www.footwatching.com 1. If you do nothing else, do this: Take a breath. Actually take 3 conscious breaths. This is a technique I have been teaching people for a long time and it really works. When you do it throughout the day, it is a game changer. That’s how folks describe it to me. Listen to this short audio to learn this simple technique: 2. Three Breaths The first breath is to let go. Big inhale and loud exhale through your mouth. The second breath is to focus your attention. Silently say “be here”. The third breath is to ask a question. Inhale and on your exhale ask “now what?” Trust that the answer that pops up is likely a good one. And if there is no answer, no worries. The pause itself is valuable. 3. Name it to Tame it When you are feeling anxious or stressed, try naming what you are feeling. This helps your stress response to calm down. By saying out loud, or to yourself, the negative emotion you are feeling while you are experiencing it, you create a little distance between it and your reaction. It gives your rational thinking mind a chance to take over from the emotional part of your brain. That creates a space in which you can choose how to respond rather than simply reacting. 4. Use the STOP Technique If you are feeling overwhelmed, it’s probably a good time to stop. Picture a stop sign in your mind and take a moment to pause and refocus. Stop what you are doing. Take a few breaths bringing your full attention to the natural cycle of your breathing. Observe. Ask yourself: What do I notice right now…first within your mind and body, and then outside of yourself to what is happening around you. Proceed. Continue with what you were doing with new awareness.