Slowing down and reflecting

- If you're in a conflict, and are experiencing…strong emotions, it can feel like…you are being swept away.…Even if you know the right behaviors to use,…you may find it impossible to stay centered enough…to do so.…In those situations, it's important to be able…to buy some time to give yourself a chance to cool down.…In this video we'll go over three steps you can use…to slow things down, and regain your composure…before engaging with the other person.…

The three steps we'll cover are 1) learning how…to buy time.…2) Regaining emotional balance,…and 3) reflecting on what is happening and what you want.…The first step is to Buy Time.…Let's say you are having a disagreement with another person.…You begin to feel yourself becoming angry.…What should you do?…Rather than going ahead and possibly saying something…you will later regret, stop.…At this point, you need to do something that will give you…some time to cool down and clarify your thoughts.…

Depending on the circumstances,…you might ask for a time out.…In a meeting, this might take the form…