Stop, Look, and Listen

Taking a deep breath implies stopping for a moment to think, not filling up the lungs to scream.

We often hear the phrase, “take a deep breath.”  It implies slow down, step back, and think about what you will say or do.  Unfortunately, in many instances, in response to a surprise adverse event, individuals take a deep breath to yell loudly and long.  If this occurs, put your fingers in your ears to avoid being caught up in the noise, and then logically stop, look, and listen to find out what is behind the noise.