Recognizing that an event or situation has occurred or is about to occur by detecting physical and/or mental changes, such as becoming tense and changes to thoughts, behavior, language, or pace of the body/mind. Delaying any immediate reactions that are considered in response to the event. Reciting the emotions that the event is causing and the triggers for those emotions. Reciting and processing a few replacement thoughts related to the event, emotions, and/or triggers. Visualizing a successful outcome or serene place. Taking physical actions (e.g., deep and slow breaths). The replacement thoughts help control emotions and return an individual to their desired state (e.g., where they perform optimally). The individual should then refocus on what they were doing before the event occurred and handle it without the impact the emotions caused. Adjustments should be made to process the handling of the individual's emotions as required.
System to Re-train One's Reaction to Negative Interference