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STOP Skill
“STOP Skill” is a short 1-minute practice from Zayenha Practice in the Psychological domain. Stop, breathe, observe, proceed mindfully — 4 steps in 30 sec. Its goal: Break impulsivity cycle in 30 sec. Immediate effect: Avoid impulse. You can read its goal and first step for free; the full practice with every step and the interactive part comes with Plus.
Stop, breathe, observe, proceed mindfully — 4 steps in 30 sec.
Goal
Break impulsivity cycle in 30 sec.
Steps
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1
S: Stop. Don't move.
Expected Outcome
Immediate
Avoid impulse.
Evidence base
School: DBT
Founders: Marsha M. Linehan (1993)
Linehan.
Keywords
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Frequently asked questions
How long does "STOP Skill" take?
This exercise takes about 1 minutes, practiced solo in a Behavioral format.
When will I notice the effect of "STOP Skill"?
Avoid impulse. In the short term: Pocket tool.
Is "STOP Skill" evidence-based?
Yes — it draws on DBT (Marsha M. Linehan (1993)). Linehan.
Is "STOP Skill" suitable for beginners?
Its difficulty level is: Beginner. No external tools required — it can be practiced directly inside the platform.
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