*Stress Management*

*Standing Back, Observing and Steering -**

Standing Back :** We can do this individually or as a team, when stressful
situations occur. We may take a few minutes to stand back mentally and
physically from the situation or scene.  *

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*Observing :** The next step is to re-view the situation, as if we are an
onlooker or a detached observer. Being as silent as possible, we can ask
ourselves if the thoughts we are having are the ones we wish to keep, if
they are going where we would choose them to. *

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*Steering : **In the resulting silence, it is possible to steer (change
direction) our thinking to where we want it to be; perhaps to personal
affirmations (positive thoughts) we use to calm us. The affirmations can be:
'I am aware of myself as calm and peaceful' or, '….as happy and satisfied,
etc.   *

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*This technique changes our attitudes and feelings, which influences
positively the situation as well as how others respond.*