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I need to feel productive and like I can accomplish something so I’m giving myself the goal of finally finishing my guides for the STOP and TIPP skills by next Friday, October 27th. And then diving into 1989 TV will be my “reward.”
I’m a girl with a desperate need for a gold-star feeling and pretty much no opportunities for moments like that. So I have to create them myself and reward and love myself…no one else is going out of their way to do it for me.
STOP
Use this skill when you are fully in your Emotion Mind to stop yourself from reacting impulsively to a distressful situation.
S - Stop: When distress is high, don’t react. Just freeze!
T - Take a step back: Remove yourself from the situation. Take 15-30 seconds to focus on your breathing and slow down your heart rate.
O - Observe the situation: Take in what’s going on around you and in your body. Remember to stick to the facts.
P - Proceed Mindfully: What’s your goal in this situation? Consider your thoughts and feelings, and those of others.
*More DBT guides here*