Cope in the moment
If you are at work and experiencing stress or overwhelming emotions, it can be difficult to cope with them in the moment. Here are some strategies you can implement when at work:
- Actively listen to what your colleague is saying to keep you in the present.
- Clasp your hands tightly to use the sense of touch to ground yourself.
- Affirm: Remind yourself you can do this. Recall successful results in the past.
- Scan your environment and note key characteristics. Use your sense of touch to ground yourself.
- Walk slowly: Take notice of each step as you walk from one area to the next to help yourself reduce intense emotions.