This last week I’ve been really practicing what I preach. I’ve been speaking up in spaces and situations that give me that lurching feeling in the gut. You know the one! It’s accompanied by sweaty palms and a very busy mind filled with stories that simply aren’t true and will have you running for cover if you give them airtime!

PRESSING PAUSE

In these situations you have a choice:

Be held captive by your false stories, or
Break free and prove that your gossiping mind had it wrong all along.

I’ve been using the ‘STOP technique’ to push through these moments with self-compassion and it’s been helping me feel grounded, present and confident.

I really, AND I MEAN REALLY, REALLY, recommend experimenting with this very simple yet powerful practice in moments when you notice that you feel:

Overwhelmed or anxious
Doubt yourself
Reactive or emotional.

The STOP Technique is a nervous system reset will help you step into your power as leader who is:

Present
Grounded
Confident
And, of course calm.

Taking time to pause and breathe in a conscious, deliberate way is also a great way to prepare yourself ahead of meetings and situations where you want to influence and inspire others, Your inner calm and clarity will shine through, helping others to feel seen, safe and empowered.

TRY THE STOP TECHNIQUE FOR YOURSELF

Find a quiet space and make yourself comfortable for five minutes, or so, and try this powerful practice to reset in moments of overwhelm and stress. Click on the image below to watch the video.

I would love to hear about your experience. Post a comment to share your thoughts, or ask me a question. I love hearing from you!

WHAT’S INSPIRING ME THIS WEEK

QUOTE:

BUT WHAT IF ... it does work out. You learn something new, It unfolds better than you can imagine. You have a massive breakthrough. You inspire yourself and another person. It ignites a new passion within you. You transcend the fear holding you back. It leads to another opportunity. You grow into a greater being.

READING: I am super curious about how I can optimise the flow of my day / week/ month / year so I can be more present and productive, so when I stumbled across this article with so much gold in it I knew it had to shared!

SIMPLE THINGS: I am all about focusing on the simple things that have the power to restore our energy right now: taking time out in nature, conversation with your favourite people, the grounding force of your furry friends, creating quiet moments to sit with yourself to focus on breathing and moving your body.

I can support you, your team or organisation in a number of ways to lift results. Check out these links:

Free resource: Download your copy of my leader’s guide on how proactively managing executive stress benefits the individual, teams and whole organisations.

Book a call: Let’s talk about your challenges and how I can help.

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PAUSE. BREATHE. ACT. | Leading with inner calm, clarity & confidence.