Ever noticed how pressure can shrink your options?

A difficult conversation.

An awkward email.

A deadline.

A piece of feedback you weren’t expecting.

And suddenly… you’re reacting before you’ve even realised it.

In this Quick Spoon from my conversation with Dr Eric Goodman, we explore what he describes as one of the most crucial skills in mental health:

Getting off autopilot.

Taking a pause.

Calling a timeout.

And choosing a response that’s…

Helpful, not harmful.

A short practical reflection on choice, self-awareness, and creating a little more space when life gets challenging.

Because that space, creates options.

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