S.T.O.P. - A Simple Mindfulness Practice to Ease Stress

Mindfulness instructor Trinh Mai from University of Utah Health leads this simple mindfulness practice using the acronym S.T.O.P. for

Stop

Take a breath

Observe

Proceed

Try this practice to down regulate your stress response.

For reflection alone or together:

What do you notice in your mind as you slow down? (Hint: it’s okay if you noticed that your mind was racing, just notice the state of your mind, without judgement and with compassion)

What did you notice about the quality of your breath?