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STOP in an Impulse Moment

“STOP in an Impulse Moment” is a short 3-minute practice from Zayenha Practice in the Psychological domain. Stop, take a breath, observe, proceed mindfully — four seconds save a decision. It draws on DBT. You can read its goal and first step for free; the full practice with every step and the interactive part comes with Plus.

Stop, take a breath, observe, proceed mindfully — four seconds save a decision.

3 min Beginner

Goal

Insert the shortest possible gap between trigger and response, blocking the impulsive choice that costs days of regret.

Steps

1

S — Stop: freeze completely. No movement, no words, no message.

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Expected Outcome

Immediate

Avoidance of at least one impulsive act (unsent message, unspoken word).

Evidence base

School: DBT

Founders: Marsha M. Linehan (1993)

DBT's simplest crisis skill — like CPR for impulsive decisions.

Frequently asked questions

How long does "STOP in an Impulse Moment" take?

This exercise takes about 3 minutes, practiced solo in a Behavioral format.

When will I notice the effect of "STOP in an Impulse Moment"?

Avoidance of at least one impulsive act (unsent message, unspoken word). In the short term: After 20 uses, "freeze before act" becomes automatic.

Is "STOP in an Impulse Moment" evidence-based?

Yes — it draws on DBT (Marsha M. Linehan (1993)). DBT's simplest crisis skill — like CPR for impulsive decisions.

Is "STOP in an Impulse Moment" suitable for beginners?

Its difficulty level is: Beginner. No external tools required — it can be practiced directly inside the platform.

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