Pause Before You Act: The Power of the 6-Second Conscious Pause

https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-ghsbq-1987e62

Some of the biggest regrets in life come not from what we didn’t say — but from what we said too quickly. In this episode, Annie explores how our reactive patterns arise, what’s happening in our brain during those heated moments, and how to reclaim our power through one simple, ancient practice: the pause.

Drawing from Buddhist psychology, neuroscience, and humanistic insight, Annie shares:

  • Why emotional hijacks only last about six seconds — and how to use those six seconds wisely.

  • The neuroscience of the amygdala, prefrontal cortex, and the parasympathetic reset.

  • How to understand the deeper messages of your Dark Wolf (anger, fear, defensiveness).

  • How to let your Light Wolf respond with integrity, courage, and compassion.

  • A four-step “Light Wolf Pause Practice” to transform reactivity into conscious leadership.

  • A real client story that shows what happens when we pause instead of react.

By learning to pause before you act, you stop feeding regret — and start feeding your wisdom.

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