The STOP Technique

Creating space in your day. Stop. Take. Observe. Proceed.

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A poster created by Smiling Mind for the education sector.

Creating space in your day.

Stop - what you’re doing, put things down for a minute.

Take - a few breaths.

Observe - your experience just as it is.

Proceed - with something that will support you in the moment – e.g. talk to a friend, rub your shoulders, have a cup of tea.