Message: “I’m learning that I don’t have to react to everything that happens around me. Today, I’m focusing on my ability to choose my response instead of reacting out of emotion. It’s empowering to realize that we have the ability to respond thoughtfully, not impulsively.”
Lesson: “By taking a moment to breathe before reacting, I’ve learned that my peace stays intact, and my actions are more aligned with who I truly want to be.”
Exercise: “Throughout the day, practice the pause. When someone says or does something that triggers you, pause for five seconds before responding. Use this space to choose how you want to react.”
Quote: “Between stimulus and response, there is a space. In that space is our power to choose our response.” – Viktor E. Frankl