STOP Drill
Practice each step to build familiarity
What you'll do
Practice the STOP skill during low-stress moments so it's ready when emotions run high. Write a personal plan for each letter — you can always come back and refine it.
Freeze in place. Don't move a muscle. Stop whatever you're doing. This creates a pause before you react impulsively.
Your plan
Practice makes progress
The more you practice STOP in calm moments, the more automatic it becomes during emotional storms. Your brain is building new pathways.