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Apr 2025
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The Power of Pausing Before Reacting

Headspace Studios
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When anger rises, we often react impulsively. Rosie shares a grocery store encounter and explores how taking a brief pause before reacting can shift our response, leading to clarity and self-control. Find more from Rosie here! Try Headspace for free here.

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