How to Handle Being Triggered: Slow Down Before You React

How to Handle Being Triggered: Slow Down Before You ReactIf you tend to fly off the handle or get upset quickly, learning to Slow Down can change the way you respond.In this episode of the Slow Living Podcast, Stephanie O'Dea talks about what happens when we become triggered—and how slowing down can create space between what happens and how we respond.If you find yourself getting upset quickly, reacting irrationally, or wondering afterward why you responded the way you did, this episode offers a different way to look at those moments.Stephanie's approach is simple: you don't have to stay stuck in the same reactions. Learning to slow down gives you an opportunity to pause, notice what's happening, and choose what to do next.In this episode, you'll learn:What it means to become “triggered”Why slowing down can help when emotions start to escalateHow to create space between a trigger and your reactionWhy you don't have to keep responding the same wayHow practicing Slow Living can support more thoughtful responsesYou can't always control what happens. You can slow down before deciding what happens next.Read Stephanie's Book📖 Slow Living: Cultivating a Life of Purpose in a Hustle-Driven WorldGet the book on AmazonLearn More About Stephanie O'DeaWebsite: stephanieodea.comPodcast: stephanieodea.com/podcastBlog: stephanieodea.com/blogSpeaking: stephanieodea.com/speaking/Podcast NotesFind all podcast notes at stephanieodea.com/podcastnotesHave a question you'd like Stephanie to cover, or a Slow Living Story of your own you'd like to share? Leave a voicemail.