-S-
Stop.! Literally stop moving. Stop whatever you are doing. Freeze in space. Take a step back from whatever you are doing. Stop engaging with whatever you are doing.
-T-
Take a breath (or many). Inhale for 5 seconds. Pause at the top of your breath. Then exhale for 5 seconds. Focus on your breathing. Take as long as you need.
-O-
Observe. Pay attention to any unease in your body. Scan from head to toe. Observe your heart rate or any areas of restlessness, What emotions are you feeling? Name them. What is going on in your environment? Is it loud?
-P-
Process with purpose. What is it that you need right now? Is it rest? Food? What is realistically manageable now? What is going to serve you right now? Is it going for a small walk outside? Calling a friend? Calming down with a shower? Decide what is in your best interest and commit
to it.
You have a personal and professional responsibility to take care of your physical and digital safety
