Reaction First, Thoughts Second
An episode of the The No Regrets Podcast by Living Well with Shell podcast, hosted by Shelley Rose Shearer, titled "Reaction First, Thoughts Second" was published on January 16, 2026 and runs 14 minutes.
January 16, 2026 ·14m · The No Regrets Podcast by Living Well with Shell
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Episode Description
How often do we react before we’ve even had a chance to think?
In this episode, I explore how our first reaction to a situation is often driven by habit, fear, or past experiences — not by truth or possibility. We jump to conclusions, assume the worst, or label something as “negative” before we’ve paused long enough to see it clearly.
What if that moment we’re resisting is actually working for us?What if the thing we react to first ends up being a benefit, not a setback?
This conversation is an invitation to slow the space between reaction and response, to question our initial assumptions, and to consider how a shift in perspective can completely change the outcome.
Less reacting.More thinking.And a whole lot more peace in between.
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