#respondratherthanreact

Have you seen this post and thought: “That’s all well and good Karan, but what’s the actual difference between a response and a reaction, aren’t they just the same thing?” Well, technically yes, a response is a reaction of sorts. However, when you respond you take the time to pause and consider the desired outcome. A response leads to a thoughtful engineering of the result you want. Conversely, a reaction tends to be more immediate, emotionally driven and can lead to either a positive or negative outcome; it’s more of a gamble. When you respond you’re implementing your emotional intelligence. When you react… not so much, because you’ve allowed your agitated ego to take over and drive your decisions. Indulging your ego can often be exorbitant, so it’s beneficial to recognise when it’s rearing its ugly head and neutralise it quickly — I’m here if you’d like some help with that. In the meantime — and just for today if the challenge feels too big right now — take responding out for a test drive, quell any urge to react, and note your results at the end of the day. Then, if you like those results, buy into the principle for good and watch your life unfold in a more positive manner. When life unfolds more and more in your favour you’ll feel empowered, as promised. #respondratherthanreact #respond #responddontreact #response #react #respondvreact #emotionalintelligence #ei #empowerment #empowermenttips #howtofeelmoreempowered #empower #empoweringwomen #monday #mondayempowerment #mondayvibes #mondaymorning #mindsetiseverything #mindsetmatters #mindset #growth #growthmindset #karanscottcoaching #karanscottnlpperformancecoach #karanscott #nlppractitioner #nlp https://www.instagram.com/p/CTv-vYTpMGy/?utm_medium=tumblr

Think about the quarrels and fall-outs taking place in the streets, offices and homes of our towns and cities. When you look down at those places from a higher plane, there is silence, tranquility and calm. Clearly, those conflicts are not resolved by our retreat to a safer place, but they do cease to impact us, and we are refreshed by the break. Escapism is of course unhelpful in the longer term. But what if we could raise our perspective in the midst of those fall-outs and look down at what is happening from an elevated vantage point? Might the unnecessary stress and noise be quietened? May we then respond, rather than react? Say something that soothes, rather than enflames? #raiseperspective #stressmanagement #conflictresolution #respondratherthanreact #solihullwellbeingclinic https://www.instagram.com/p/CI0K-idhMAR/?igshid=4wazwb9gds5c