In this episode, I reflect on the power of the pause and how it is helping me to better navigate life's inevitable challenges.

I share my personal experiences and insights on how pausing before reacting has helped me improve my communication and regulate my emotions, and ultimately, it helps me make more educated, more informed, and more rational decisions.

I highlight 3 ways the power of the pause has helped me do the following in my own life:

1) Be a more conscious, regulated parent

2) Show up as a loyal and confident friend

3) Integrate gratitude into my daily life

I emphasize the importance of taking a pause to evaluate how to respond and rewire the brain for positive outcomes.

Key messages:

• Pausing before reacting can improve communication and outcomes.
• The power of the pause helps regulate emotions and leads to better decision-making.
• Taking a pause when parenting can change how you react and the effectiveness of discipline.
• Pausing in friendships can prevent overanalyzing and jumping to conclusions.
• Cultivating gratitude requires taking a pause and appreciating the present moment.

Before you listen to this episode, take a pause...your brain will thank you for it :)

Resources:

• Mindful.org - the power of the pause
• Gratitude physically changes your brain, new study says