Week 6: Interrupting the Automatic Reaction
A Mental Note to Carry
“The moment between stimulus and response is where change begins.”
Reflection Prompt
When tension rises, what usually happens first inside you: defensiveness, urgency, silence, frustration?
What would it look like to slow that moment down?
3 Ways to Support Yourself This Week
- Notice the physical signals that tell you you’re getting activated.
- Give yourself permission to pause before responding.
- Remember that slowing the moment often changes the direction of the conversation.