A guided practice
The 4:59 Pause
Five steps to move from reaction to response. From escape to awareness. From 4:59 to something better.
Before anything else — just stop. Take one slow breath. You don't have to fix anything in this moment. You don't have to decide anything. You just have to pause. The feeling will still be there in thirty seconds. So will you.
Take three slow breaths. Notice your feet on the floor.