We’ve talked a lot about mindfulness, but it bears repeating. Mindfulness training, such as meditation, can be a powerful way for getting in front of emotional responses. Being mindful gives you a moment to check in with your thoughts—a pause before going down an emotional rabbit hole.
Observing your thoughts and emotions from a non-judgmental place allows your PFC to access a wider number of rulesets and make decisions in a more thoughtful way.
You can then ask yourself the question, “Do I really want to be thinking about this right now?”
