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Pause
Firstly, just pause and move away from where you are so you can get some perspective on the situation. Do this as soon as you are feeling stressed, overwhelmed or disconnected from yourself.
Centre
Take a deep breath. Breathe into your body and feel it relax.
Connect with yourself and your senses—your feelings, what you are seeing and what you are hearing. Continue to breathe deeply and feel yourself sinking into the centre of your body. This is where you find balance, your true power, and the space to think clearly.
Ask
Gently ask yourself "What do I need right now?" "What does my child need right now ?" “What would love do now?”
Now, relax your mind and listen for the answer. Give yourself time and space to listen. Remember answers come in all different ways - an inner knowing, your child saying something, a sign when you are out in nature or a little voice inside you.
Act
Then ask yourself what positive action could I take right now ? Once you have the answer - act on it. Take one step at a time.
Be kind to yourself, it can take a little while to complete an action. Take a step towards it every day until it is complete.
Cut out this card
Keep it in your wallet or on the fridge.
It takes 21 days to change a habit, so keep practicing. The best way to do this is after the stress has been dealt with, take a little time to review what happened and decide what you will do differently next time.
More Info
If you would like more information on how to guide your sensitive child have a look at Jan Paton's brilliant book 'How to say No to our Kids'.
