How Are You Responding?

So often life gets busy and it is easy to be irritated with this or that. Communication lacks. Stupid fights happen. This is where slowing down, creating space and pausing is the game changer. 

Pause before you respond. Slow down and listen. The world is not going to fall apart if you take a few extra minutes. This creates space for a better response, a calmer response, and sometimes no response. 

Your face, tone and words can be an absolute game changer. Pay attention. Be in the moment. Be present. Connection is more important than being right, proving someone wrong, telling your opinion or even explaining yourself.