Listen "Ep. 26 How Long Can You Pause?"
Episode Synopsis
On this episode, host Bree Johnson discusses the mindfulness approach from the book 'Man's Search for Meaning' by Victor Frankl. He spoke about the importance of pausing and reflecting before responding to stimuli.
This practice helps individuals move away from mindless reactions and towards more authentic and thoughtful responses. This mindfulness practice helps leaders in stressful and emotionally-charged situations regulate their reactions and prevent spiraling into unproductive activities. The goal is to create more space, compassion, and peace in both personal and work life.
Keywords: mindfulness, Victor Frankl, Man's Search for Meaning, pause, reflection, response, reaction, leaders, regulation, authentic, thoughtful, space, compassion, peace
Takeaways
The mindfulness practice of pausing and reflecting before responding can lead to more authentic and thoughtful responses.
By regulating reactions and preventing mindless spiraling, leaders can create more space, compassion, and peace in their lives.
Integrating the principle of pausing and reflecting can help individuals focus their limited energy on what matters most.
The practice of pausing and reflecting applies to both personal and work life, and can bring about more contentment and peace.
Connect with Host Bree Johnson
Insta: @breejohnsonofficial
Website: www.bree-johnson.com
Company: www.executiveunschool.com
This practice helps individuals move away from mindless reactions and towards more authentic and thoughtful responses. This mindfulness practice helps leaders in stressful and emotionally-charged situations regulate their reactions and prevent spiraling into unproductive activities. The goal is to create more space, compassion, and peace in both personal and work life.
Keywords: mindfulness, Victor Frankl, Man's Search for Meaning, pause, reflection, response, reaction, leaders, regulation, authentic, thoughtful, space, compassion, peace
Takeaways
The mindfulness practice of pausing and reflecting before responding can lead to more authentic and thoughtful responses.
By regulating reactions and preventing mindless spiraling, leaders can create more space, compassion, and peace in their lives.
Integrating the principle of pausing and reflecting can help individuals focus their limited energy on what matters most.
The practice of pausing and reflecting applies to both personal and work life, and can bring about more contentment and peace.
Connect with Host Bree Johnson
Insta: @breejohnsonofficial
Website: www.bree-johnson.com
Company: www.executiveunschool.com
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