When something difficult happens, we can move very quickly from what's happened to what we're going to do about it.
- An email we don't like.
- Something someone says that gets under our skin.
- A difficult or overwhelming situation.
And suddenly we're going from 0 to 100 in nanoseconds.
In this People Soup Quick Spoon, Dr Amanda Super offers a remarkably simple question:
“What do I need right now?”
Ross explores what might happen if we create a little space before we react.
The answer might be:
- taking a break
- seeking some support
- having a difficult conversation
- or simply taking a couple of deep breaths before doing anything at all.
Here's something to try:
The next time you notice yourself becoming stressed, frustrated or overwhelmed, pause before you react and ask yourself:
“What do I need right now?”
A small question that might change what happens next.
This Quick Spoon comes from Ross's conversation with Dr Amanda Super about self-compassion, ambition, boundaries, recovery and being human at work.
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