PAUSE:
Time Out
Take a beat
Pause, breathe, reflect
We're living in a fast-paced world. It's go, go, go. Perform, achieve, win. Talk, text, comment.
We are seldom taking time - pausing - to think, to evaluate, "to take stock of," which the Oxford dictionary defines as "review or make an overall assessment of a particular situation, typically as a prelude to make a decision."
How am I doing?
What am I doing?
Why am I doing it?
Pause
Learning to pause helps to better manage impulsivity. Important behaviors when not thought through can have serious consequences. Things like:
Sex
Anger
Suicide
Don't act, then regret. What are your options? Pause to think through what is in your best interest. What are your options? What are the ripple effects of the choice you're making?
Pause – an essential, but little-valued skill … like listening. Listening is an important skill for learning, for appreciating, for growing as a person, for taking care of yourself.
Most of us seldom listen, really listen. But we all deserve to be heard.
You matter. It starts with learning to pause.
Relax
Reflect
Recharge
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