Listening to your body, what next?

Earlier this month I posted about tracking the physical sensations of your emotions, in particular those of anxiety and stress. So now that you know how your body expresses your emotions, what next?
• Consider jotting down some notes, bullet-points will do, about your thoughts when you notice the sensations. For example, if you feel back pain when under stress, write down your thoughts when you notice this pain. This process can provide you with some new clarity as to your personal history with an emotion, for example your normal coping with stress.
• Consider the greater context: is there something you need in this moment?
•If your need is relief of the emotion, can you stop and take care of yourself in some way? Jot down as many soothing and nurturing things as you can think of to do, and pick the most attracting one to start.
• If your need is to make a decision or to express something to someone, like where you stand on some interpersonal matter, consider how to do this. You cannot control the outcome of communication but you can do your best in being clear with the people around you.
• If you experience chronic pain or significant discomfort, draw your attention to a neutral or pleasurable sensation, such as your breath or the softness of your clothing on your skin. This attention to comfortable sensation can be combined with 'physical grounding,' for example by firmly planting your feet on the ground until your awareness of discomfort decreases.