How to become non-reactive

As we build our mental strength, thoughts or situations may still arise that trigger emotional reactions so intense we feel out of control and unable to think or behave rationally. Discouraging as they may be, these moments, when we most need to find our centre and be present, are opportunities to really put our mental strength to the test. When our awareness and objectivity are hijacked by strong emotions, how can we respond, rather than react, with clarity and calm?In this episode of Mentally Stronger, I explain the neurological relationship between this emotional reactivity and the nervous system, its crucial role in our survival and its implications in our modern daily lives. I share psychiatrist Dan Siegel’s evidence-based ‘name it to tame it’ technique and demonstrate its use to substantially reduce the intensity of an emotion and allow you to find the space to speak wisely, act deliberately and stay cool under pressure.Key links: Melli O’Brien:https://melliobrien.com.Join the waitlist for Headstrong, Melli's 8-week online training course:https://melliobrien.com/headstrong-program/

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Get the right tools, skills and insights you need to stay mentally strong no matter what life is throwing your way. In each weekly episode of the Deep Resilience podcast, Melli O’Brien shares one key insight or skill to help you grow your inner strength, allowing you to reduce your stress, rise to your challenges and unlock greater freedom and peace of mind in the middle of it all.   After 15 years as an entrepreneur educator and coach in the mental health space and having the blessing of a successful career where her courses, retreats and app helped over 1 million people globally become mentally stronger, Melli created the Deep Resilience method, a radical new approach that is helping thousands of people remain resilient, empowered and centred even in the face of formidable challenges. Deep Resilience is a state of mental-emotional and spiritual integration and strength that can change everything. The way you live, the way you lead, the way you love and the way you handle life's challenges. This podcast will help you unlock your own deep resilience. In this way you can use this podcast as your weekly training ground to build inner strength in bite sized chunks, one step at a time. If that sounds like it's going to be helpful for you, be sure to subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts, to make sure you see those new episodes coming in. You can also find all the episodes at www.melliobrien.com  We hope the Deep Resilience podcast is of benefit to you and gives you the support, relief and strength you need to be your best self, create the life that you want and thrive.