Like stress thoughts, physical cues are signals that anxiety, tension, anger, humiliation, or some other "negative" emotion is increasing internally. Learning to recognize these cues can bring more awareness in the moment, thereby empowering you to make better behavioral choices.

Examples:

• Increased heartbeat
• Warm ears
• Dizziness
• Tightness in the stomach
• Pacing
• Foot or finger tapping
• Clenching fists
• Feeling of drowsiness

Learning to recognize stress thoughts and physical cues brings the focus and control back to yourself. Learn what emotions you are reacting to internally. Learn to focus on your tension level, your word choices, your tone of voice, your body language, and your behavior. You become empowered to make better choices. You can consciously change your behavior to bring about alignment and an effective solution for all concerned.

For more tips, check out our "Stress Thoughts and Physical Cues" tool.

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