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Reaction vs. Response - How to “Slow Your Roll”

11.09.2022 - By Tony Overbay LMFTPlay

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When met with an unexpected situation, do you react or respond? And what is the difference? According to Dr. Matt James, while some people use the words interchangeably, there is a world of difference in their meanings. https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/focus-forgiveness/201609/react-vs-respond (https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/focus-forgiveness/201609/react-vs-respond) Tony shares a story of showing up late to a recent speaking opportunity where he learned whether or not he was more prone to reaction or response.  Tony shares the results of taking the Implicit Association Test (IAT)  https://implicit.harvard.edu/implicit/ (https://implicit.harvard.edu/implicit/) and discusses how understanding how we give meaning to certain people and situations contributes to how we react or how we respond. And Tony also references Marshal Rosenberg’s book “Nonviolent Communication: A Language of Life: Life-Changing Tools for Healthy Relationships (Nonviolent Communication Guides)” https://amzn.to/3EjVZkx (https://amzn.to/3EjVZkx) If you are interested in being coached in Tony's upcoming "Magnetic Marriage Podcast," please (https://publish.blubrry.com/s-505600/episodes/e-91002761/edit/[email protected])email him ([email protected])for more information. You will receive free marriage coaching and remain anonymous when the episode airs.  Go to http://tonyoverbay.com/workshop (http://tonyoverbay.com/workshop) to sign up for Tony's "Magnetize Your Marriage" virtual workshop. The cost is only $19, and you'll learn the top 3 things you can do NOW to create a Magnetic Marriage.  You can learn more about Tony's pornography recovery program, The Path Back, by visiting (http://pathbackrecovery.com/)http://pathbackrecovery.com (http://pathbackrecovery.com)And visit (http://tonyoverbay.com/)http://tonyoverbay.com (http://tonyoverbay.com)and sign up to receive updates on upcoming programs and podcasts. Tony mentioned a product that he used to take out all of the "uh's" and "um's" that, in his words, "must be created by wizards and magic!" because it's that good! To learn more about Descript, click here (https://descript.com/?lmref=bSWcEQ)https://descript.com?lmref=bSWcEQ (https://descript.com?lmref=bSWcEQ)

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