I have to share this great, simple technique with you. I have used it myself with excellent results. It is called ‘Stop'! It is a way of preventing repeated, bothersome, unnecessary thoughts (rumination) that occur when we get stressed. It is a great coping strategy.
I use this technique when I am under stress and find myself thinking about a situation or have concerns that keep repeating over and over with no resolution.
First you have to recognize the symptoms of stress. The...
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