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Raveendra on April 5, at am. This system helps to create space […] Loading If they did, they may have heard your apology and would have been more cordial. This momentary pause that one takes before acting out is called response.
The choice of reacting or responding is entirely in your control - Your actions are the way to express your thoughts and it can turn out best for all if you just pause, calm your anxiety and think for a minute.
You may also like: C ognitive behavioural therapy does it really help. Stressing over almost everything can lead to self-destruction and can consume your peace of mind. When you feel lost, a motivator or a therapist at The Wellness Corner can help you with those changes and be there with you in your ongoing journey until you sail through. Terms of Use Privacy Policy. Reaction vs Response. What is the difference? A reaction is a reverse movement or tendency, or an action in a reverse direction or manner.
You may also like: How to be thoughtful and stay positive Respond It can be defined as saying something in reply. You may also like: How to let go of negativity and stress Keep calm and respond logically Now imagine; what if the other person had stopped for a second before they pushed you? You may also like: C ognitive behavioural therapy does it really help Stressing over almost everything can lead to self-destruction and can consume your peace of mind.
There are plenty of ways you can adopt for the same, like the traditional way of meditating regularly or the modern technique of practicing breathwork.
Although both contribute to attaining mindfulness and increasing the concentration level, they both have significant differences. Or do you feel as though your company's stress is killing you from inside? You then go back to the doctor who prescribes something else. This time, your body responds and begins to improve. It is essential to practice mindfulness regularly so that it becomes second nature when pressed upon to respond from a centered place.
I agree, Marzi, and I am just beginning to practice. Finding the time to practice regularly seems to deliver the greatest value.
Great post John. If only I could claim to be a master! To keep practicing so that our mindfulness grows stronger.
It was a nice introduction to it. Thanks, Samantha, for your insights! I am just about done with Search Inside Yourself. It provides some great mindful practices, too. Much to learn and practice, which is all good! This was a great post because I loved the way you explained the differences between reacting and responding. It really does work in helping me in the real world to stop reacting as much, by allowing the potentially emotionally charged reaction to pass, objectively.
Mindfulness takes practice, effort and persistence. Thanks, Hiten. It is great to hear about your mindful practices have helped you. It is something I am just beginning but want to get deeper into. Like you, I believe it makes a difference, and you have related how it has. Appreciate your added insights!
Very nice piece on differentiating between reacting and responding, Jon! Nicely said, Alice! I think you are more of an expert on mindfulness than you think!
It is about being attentive to our thoughts and releasing them, especially the ones that are really not that important. Great thoughts added, Alice, so thank you! Really fantastic article, Jon! Leadership lives in our responsiveness and mindfulness helps tremendously. That is a great question to ask, Alli.
Getting that quick pause may keep us on a responsive path rather than a reactive one. I have found the Satir Interaction Model invaluable and helping me through these situations.
It provides me a tool that encourages mindfulness in those situations. It looks like a great model, J. I can see how this would help develop solid practices for interactions. Great model. I will definitely read more about it, and thank you for adding this into the conversation. Great article Jon. I have a flash temper and it used to get me in trouble all the time until I learned to create a buffer zone.
Thanks for the added inspiration and tips. Thank you, Marquita. Walking away is definitely a way to get re-grounded and centered. At times, we cannot so breathing may be the next best thing to re-gain our awareness and response. Always appreciate your insight and inspiration in your writing.
I loved the post, Jon! Our reactions and responses are the choices we make. Instant reactions are sometimes bad and can hurt a lot, either yourself or others. Mindful responses is what we need to learn. A good analysis. Great sages have reiterated one thing — at times like in the heat of a conversation or at all other times, do not get involved; take the role of an observer.
Your ego is what gets hurt if it is active and involved in such situations. Conscious breathing too helps in being mindful, which again is akin to taking the observers position. What wonderful advice, Harleena! The role of observer and keeping your ego in check are both essential. Really great additions to the conversation. Appreciate it! This is great. I am always a work in progress on this one.
Thank you! It is easier to react than respond, but the latter reflects better on us and makes more progress forward. We cannot know how to do something until we are shown how. Now we know how to respond rather than react. Now we know the difference and the benefit of embracing responsiveness versus defensiveness. Download the Episode. Wishing you an awesome week ahead? Thank you for talking about this. I enjoyed your podcast:. Thank you Shannon.
Shannon thank you for this insightful piece. Much more energy is used up being reactive. Taking a pause to respond is energy efficient. Worth it in the long run. Your email address will not be published.
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