This holiday season, will you react or respond?
As we head into the holiday season—year-end company parties 🎉, family events🎄—they can be great fun… but let’s be honest: they can also be stressful.
You know what I’m talking about—you’re having a great time, and then someone says something that just “gets” to you. Maybe it’s politics, a comment about your life choices, or something that feels just a little too personal.
Your stomach tightens, your blood runs cold … and you’re triggered. Sound familiar?
In that moment, you have two options:
💥 Option 1: React
This is the default. No real thought. You snap back, words fly, and afterward… you don’t feel great. You lose power because you didn’t choose.
🌿 Option 2: Respond
This takes intention. You pause, take a breath, and choose your words. It’s calm. It’s confident. And guess what? You stay in control. Responding is powerful because it’s a choice.
So, this holiday season, when those triggers show up—and they likely will—remember: You can react, or you can respond. The latter keeps you centered, calm 🧘♀️, and confident… and feels a whole lot better.
**How do YOU stay calm and centered during triggering moments?** Share your best tips below!
✨ Here’s wishing you calm confidence and a holiday season filled with the Joy of Possibility!
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