Mindfulness allows for thoughtful responses instead of mindless reactions.
Evidence
Mindfulness allows you to slow that process down. Sometimes, of course, you’re right to be pissed. The question is whether you are going to react mindlessly to that anger or respond thoughtfully. — Dan Harris, 10 percent Happier, 1132
Categorization
- XREF: The contrast between a mindless reaction to anger and a mindful response echoes cognitive behavioral therapies. — connects to: Thoughts can influence moods and behaviors throughout the day. — Dan Harris, 10 percent Happier, 722; Choiceless awareness allows one to observe thoughts without judgment. — Dan Harris, 10 percent Happier, 710; Meditation creates a new default mode of mental operation. — Dan Harris, 10 percent Happier, 886 (+16 more)
- corroborated: 2 independent passages support this claim — Dan Harris, 10 percent Happier, 1132
Library Connections
- Mindfulness creates space to respond rather than react.
#corroborates(0.95) — Dan Harris, 10 percent Happier, 570
Broader Connections
- Returning attention to breathing during stress can be empowering
#expands(0.75) — Pauline Oliveros, Deep Listening, 177 - Mindfulness practice can enhance mental clarity in stressful situations.
#expands(0.65) — Dan Harris, 10 percent Happier, 553 - Mindfulness allows for nonjudgmental observation of thoughts.
#expands(0.60) — Dan Harris, 10 percent Happier, 513 - Recognizing thoughts as just thoughts reduces their power.
#expands(0.55) — Dan Harris, 10 percent Happier, 295 - Mindfulness involves being aware without judgment.
#expands(0.50) — Dan Harris, 10 percent Happier, 1130 - Mindfulness alters perception of intrusive thoughts.
#expands(0.50) — Dan Harris, 10 percent Happier, 564 - Being in the moment is a component of mindfulness.
#expands(0.40) — Dan Harris, 10 percent Happier, 1158