255. Reacting vs. Responding: How to Stop Living on Autopilot
Your brain is wired to protect you, and that same wiring might be the thing keeping you stuck.
Steph Saffer breaks down the crucial difference between reacting and responding to life’s challenges, and why agency is a fundamental human need. Reactive thinking is rooted in survival mode, fast and fear-based, while responsive thinking draws on emotional intelligence, gratitude, and empowering beliefs. Steph explains why most of us run on habit and how self-awareness helps us catch reactive patterns before they take over. You’ll also hear practical ways to stay in a responsive state by caring for…
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