S.T.O.P.

We stop driving as soon as we see a red signal. But in our day to day life do we put a brake on our self whenever we see red??? We tend to get carried away emotionally . Often, the turbulence within surfaces in the form of violent irrational behavior. Instead of responding to the situation, we react.


TAKE RESPONSIBILITY FOR YOUR FEELINGS.

As long as you blame people for your feelings, and believe they caused your feelings, you're stuck. You're a helpless victim. But if you recognize the fact that you choose your feelings and are responsible for your feelings, there's hope. Take some time to think about your feelings and decide what is the best thing to say or do.

Luckily, the other day, I heard a talk by Dr. Deepak Chopra and liked his theory. He calls it STOP.

• S = Stop immediately. Get a hold on yourself. Do not react.

• T = Take a couple of deep breaths

• O = Observe yourself. Be aware of your emotions and thoughts

• P = Proceed. Once you have regained control on yourself, move in the correct direction.

Even after years of practice, I do tend to react to the situation and later ruminate over it. We are not perfect but we can always try.

STOP worked for me.

Hope it works for you all as well…. People do not cause your feelings, You choose them.