0927 – What To Do In The Moment When The Nerves Feel Real

2023.07.16 – 0927 – What To Do In The Moment When The Nerves Feel Real VOICE BOXWhat to do in-the-moment when the nerves feel very real? STOPP: S – Slow downPause and look and take it in. T – Take a breathAnd then in the event, calming breaths, relax your mouth with lip trills and blows, be grounded on your feet. Connect with the ground and wiggle your toes O – Observe how you feel now P – Pull back. Think what a reassuring friend would say to you right now P – Practice some mindfulness and visualization((make these more studio based))A quick and easy mindfulness exercise to help reign in racing thoughts is to sit quietly and think of:·        5 things you can see: your hands, the sky, a woman in a red dress·        4 things you can physically feel: your feet firmly on the floor, one hand holding another·        3 things you can hear: friendly chatter, the wind, your breath·        2 things you can smell: fresh coffee·        1 thing you can taste: a mint, the fresh airThis exercise helps move your mind to the moment and interrupt unhealthy thought loops Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.