Preventing Reactions
- Am I reacting? Simply asking yourself that question can ground you and give you a quick mental break to perhaps choose differently.
- You react when you think you don’t have any other option. When you realize that you always have choices, you can remember to consider them and the consequences they bring before moving forward.
- Always consider the context – what is happening and how the next step will best serve you, the organization and everyone involved.
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