2018 DIARY WEEK TWENTY 14/05 -- 20/05

This "diary" was started as a personal journey to help my well being, a few years ago I was really struggling and while I am still here, and things have changed I do find myself continuing to struggle going forwards. One of the things I used this for initially was to try and change my lifestyle and health, good intentions to begin with but don't feel as though I've really been true to myself as I continue to relapse into old habits. 


Time to try something new, STOPP was something I found while doing some online research earlier. 

STOP !  

Just pause for a moment

TAKE A BREATH  

Notice your breathing as you breathe in and out.

OBSERVE

• What thoughts are going through your mind right now? 
• Where is your focus of attention? 
• What are you reacting to? 
• What sensations do you notice in your body?

PULL BACK - PUT IN SOME PERSPECTIVE

• What's the bigger picture? 
• Take the helicopter view. 
• What is another way of looking at this situation? 
• What advice would I give a friend? 
• What would a trusted friend say to me right now? 
• Is this thought a fact or opinion? 
• What is a more reasonable explanation? 
• How important is this?  How important will it be in 6 months time? 
• It will pass.

PRACTISE WHAT WORKS - PROCEED

• What is the best thing to do right now? 
• Best for me, for others, for the situation? 
• What can I do that fits with my values? 
• Do what will be effective and appropriate.