Find Your Anchor: Acknowledge, Breathe, Reassess
When sadness or the urge to quit arises, don't immediately walk away. Instead, engage in the '5-Breath Pause.' Sit or stand still. Close your eyes. Take five deep, slow breaths, focusing purely on the sensation of air moving in and out. After, gently ask yourself, 'What is one tiny, immediate step I can take right now, even if it's not the 'solution'?' This shifts focus from overwhelming emotion to manageable action.