Tip
Pause Before You Repeat the Familiar
A simple three-step mindset pause for moments when an old reaction begins to take over.
When you notice a familiar emotional reaction, pause before acting.
1. Name what you are feeling without judging it.
2. Ask what this reaction is trying to protect.
3. Choose the smallest response that reflects who you want to become.
The goal is not to react perfectly. The goal is to create enough space for a new choice.
1. Name what you are feeling without judging it.
2. Ask what this reaction is trying to protect.
3. Choose the smallest response that reflects who you want to become.
The goal is not to react perfectly. The goal is to create enough space for a new choice.
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