Tuesday, February 8, 2011

Day Eight: Slow It Down

Intense emotional responses are usually driven by strong feelings about issues that seem important in the moment.

When people try to change responses, they frequently spend a lot of time focusing on the issues and feelings behind the anger.  While those are important to understand, simply slowing things down can make a huge difference in the heat of the moment.

Next time you feel the anger rising, think "s‐l-o‐w."

Pretend like someone hit a slow motion button on the moment.


  • Speak slower.
  • Move slower.
  • Respond slower.


The intensity of the moment will decrease and you'll find yourself thinking rather than reacting to events.

Find out more about the Valentine's Day Challenge.

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