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The PAUSE Method: Stop the Spiral Before You React
A short guide to the PAUSE method: pause, ask, understand, say it out loud, and express the feeling without letting it take over.
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The PAUSE Method: Stop the Spiral Before You React
A short guide to the PAUSE method: pause, ask, understand, say it out loud, and express the feeling without letting it take over.
02May 5, 20265 min
The STOP Method: A Small Pause Before You React
A short guide to the STOP mindfulness method: stop, breathe, observe, and choose the action you will still respect tomorrow.