Reactivity
Reactivity is the tendency to react quickly and intensely to stimuli before fuller reflection occurs.
Definition
Reactivity may involve emotions, body, attention and behavior. It is not a defect in itself - it can be an element of sensitivity and quick detection of meaning - but without regulation it can lead to impulsive decisions, conflicts and difficulties in postponing reactions. Its opposite is not coldness, but greater space between stimulus and response.
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Practice and life
In difficult conversations, introduce the one-pause rule: before you answer, mentally name the emotion and exhale one calmly.
Common misunderstanding
It is a mistake to confuse reactivity with authenticity. It's also a mistake to shame yourself for a reaction instead of learning to regulate it.
Questions for self-reflection
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