Quick Spoon: Get off autopilot

Ever noticed how pressure can shrink your options? A difficult conversation. An awkward email. A deadline. A piece of feedback you weren’t expecting. And suddenly… you’re reacting before you’ve even realised it. In this Quick Spoon from my conversation with Dr Eric Goodman, we explore what he describes as one of the most crucial skills in mental health: Getting off autopilot. Taking a pause. Calling a timeout. And choosing a response that’s… Helpful, not harmful. A short practical reflection on choice, self-awareness, and creating a little more space when life gets challenging. Because that space, creates options. People Soup: Real conversations about work, leadership, and being human — grounded in behavioural science, with practical ideas you can actually use. If this episode resonated with you, please consider following People Soup, leaving a rating or review, or sharing it with someone who might find it useful. Every recommendation helps more people discover practical, evidence-based conversations about work, leadership and being human. Eric's Website Here's the People Soup Website. And you can subscribe to the People Soup YouTube Channel here. Visit Ross' Website. Connect with Ross on LinkedIn People Soup on Instagram which also features plenty of Ross' photos of the Andalusian life.