Do you have a habit of responding or reacting? It is human nature to have an immediate reaction (positive or negative) to what is happening or being said around us. However, there are times that we need to learn how to RESPOND to a situation instead of simply reacting to it. For this week’s mental note I share with you a little exercise that I recommend  that helps train your brain to slow down and gives you the power to CHOOSE how you are going to respond. This is a common communication issue that many of us face, but we can be proactive and retrain our brains to respond in the way that we choose. We would love to hear your thoughts! Do you have a habit of responding or reacting? What have you found that helps you? What do you think about the stoplight method that was suggested in today’s episode? Connect with us in our private FaceBook group It’s All Mental or send us an email at [email protected] -- Topics Discussed: The importance of responding (instead of reacting) A simple exercise to help retrain your brain to respond -- Connect with us! Website: http://itsallmentalpodcast.com/ Email: [email protected] Blog: https://www.pamelasmithlpc.com/blog  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itsALLMental_Podcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/@itsAllMental2 Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkXDNfncAtzyeumZsNz5tzQ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/495592024600893/    --   Subscribe to us on: iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/its-all-mental/id1477750773 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7muFvGy3pdSuNj3W4ieudH Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/pamela-smith/its-all-mental Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkXDNfncAtzyeumZsNz5tzQ?reload=9 Google: https://play.google.com/music/listen#/ps/Irte4mt2a4rty5rzve3nshpkjpu   --   Disclaimer   The information presented  is NOT a substitute for, the knowledge, skill, and judgment of qualified psychiatrists, psychologists, physicians and health care professionals. The information has been obtained from various sources believed to be accurate and reliable. However, Pamela Smith, LPC nor itsALLMental Podcast makes no warranty as to the accuracy, reliability or completeness of this information. Should you have any health, medical or disability questions or concerns, please consult a physician or other health care professional. Information accessed on and through itsALLMental Podcast is provided "AS IS" and without warranty, express or implied, including, but not limited to, any implied warranty of merchantability or of fitness for a particular purpose. If you believe you or another individual is suffering a mental health crisis or other medical emergency, contact your doctor immediately, seek medical attention immediately in an emergency room or call 911.  Always seek the advice of your mental health professional or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding your condition. Our medium include[s] information and instruction relating to wellness topics, such as relationships, stress, depression, personal growth, etc. collectively, (“Our Content”).  You acknowledge and agree that the following warnings and disclaimers shall apply to all of Our Content. Do not use Our Content in lieu of professional advice given by qualified medical professionals and do not disregard professional medical advice or delay seeking professional advice because of information you have read on our blog, or received from us.     -- Suicide Hotlines: USA: 1-800-273-8255 USA Crisis Text: 741-741Canada: 1-833-456-4566 United Kingdom: 116-123 Australia: 13-11-14 International Suicide Hotlines: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_suicide_crisis_lines  

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