Think Thursday: The Power of the Pause to Think on PurposeThink Thursday: The Power of the Pause to Think on Purpose
The Alcohol Minimalist Podcast
Molly Watts shares the 'PB and J' method to manage stress by pausing, breathing, and giving yourself just 10 minutes. Learn how to think on purpose.
12:57•7 Nov 2024
Harnessing the Power of Pause: Managing Stress with Intentional Thinking
Episode Overview
- Use the PB and J method: Pause, Breathe, and Just 10 Minutes.
- Pause to interrupt automatic thoughts.
- Deep breathing helps calm the nervous system.
- Allow emotions to fade by waiting just 10 minutes.
- Externalise anxious thoughts with a thought download.
“Between stimulus and response there is a space. In that space is our power to choose our response. In our response lies our growth and our freedom”
Ever feel like your brain is running a mile a minute, especially during stressful times like elections? Molly Watts, host of The Alcohol Minimalist Podcast, dives into how you can harness the power of 'thinking on purpose' to manage anxiety and stress. In this episode, she introduces the 'PB and J' method - Pause, Breathe, and Just 10 Minutes - as a way to create space between stimulus and response.
Molly explains how pausing helps interrupt automatic thoughts, breathing calms the nervous system, and giving yourself just 10 minutes can allow intense emotions to fade. She also suggests a 'thought download' to externalise anxious thoughts and evaluate their usefulness. With references to neuroscience and practical exercises, Molly offers a roadmap for fostering resilience and intentional thinking.
Whether you're feeling overwhelmed by recent events or just looking for ways to manage everyday stress, this episode provides valuable tools to help you respond thoughtfully rather than react impulsively. Don't miss out on learning how to create that crucial space between what's happening around you and how you choose to respond. Why not give it a listen and see how these techniques can bring more calm and clarity into your life?
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