How to become less reactive using mindfulness

[spiritualherbivore]

I had this problem before where I was reactive, but I learned that when you are reactive, you are often working of emotion, and being mindful means understanding emotion, accepting it, realizing that you have no control over it for the time being, and letting it subside. After the feeling of emotion has subsided, then you can think clearly, and instead of reactionary responses, your responses will now be of solid understanding and without emotion, this is when your best ideas come, and if in an argument type scenario, you are better able to give a concrete, justifiable, and peaceful response. Just remember every emotion is temporary, even happiness, so when you understand this, you start not to react to anything. Instead you take it all in with stride, and are able to see every thought and give compelling responses to people.

[healthyhappymind]

I found that after some time practising mindfulness, I naturally became less reactive. It gave me space from my thoughts. I found I became more likely to consider options rather than choose my default reaction which was to become angry. I'm still not perfect, but I do know that on the days when I make time to practice mindfulness, I am a much nicer, easier going, relaxed person.

[FeeHutch]

One of the habits I have developed on my mindfulness journal is taking a deep breath before responding to anything (as much as I can). It has made such a difference having even a split second to check in with myself before responding. It is especially made a difference in my relationship with my children

[Gareth]

It is especially made a difference in my relationship with my children

I know that feeling.