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Be Receptive, Not Reactive

Be Receptive, Not Reactive

If you’re reactive, every complaint your partner makes feels like a threat. You instantly go into freeze-fight-or-flight mode, trying to pretend nothing happened and ignore the problem, run away or attack your better half – none of which are good responses and ultimately lead to a big communication problem.

But if you manage to stay receptive to your partner’s feelings, you’ll always find a way to talk things through.

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  • Think of yourself as a river to cultivate a balanced, harmonic self.
  • Practice the three pillars of mindsight: observation, objectivity and openness.
  • Be receptive, not reactive in your relationships.

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Find Your Inner Balance

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The Three Pillars

The Three Pillars

Mindsight is based on three pillars:

  • Observation is learning to become aware the moment when unwanted thoughts distract your focus.
  • Objectivity is an observation of your thoughts and feelings without any judgment.
  • Openness

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Mindsight: The Definition

Mindsight: The Definition

Mindsight is the skill of being able to reflect on the connection that exists between your body and your mind – combining emotional intelligence with self-awareness and stoicism.

Done right it can help you deal with trauma, uncertainty, improve your relationships with loved ones and of cour...

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Stay calm and Balanced, Like A River

Stay calm and Balanced, Like A River

Think of yourself as a gently flowing river. You won’t clash with the people in your life and your environment, but just embrace them, make room for them, flow around them and continue on your original course.

This means accepting that it’s normal for your actions, emotions and thoughts to ...

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Getting Aware Of Our Thoughts

Mindsight is a set of psychological steps we can take to comprehend and mold our inner selves, the way it would be best for our wellbeing.  

Meditation is an example of practicing mindsight since it makes us aware of our thoughts and breathing.

However, mindsight is m...

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