Our reactive mind works by storing painful experiences and automatically triggering emotional or behavioral responses when similar situations arise. To tame it, we need to develop self-awareness, practice mindfulness, and learn to pause before reacting, allowing the rational mind to assess the situation calmly.
Many people are currently experiencing states of apathy, depression, panic, reluctance to act, or conversely, irritation, aggression, and anger. All of the above are symptoms of the reactive mind.
So what can be done about it? How can you tame the reactive mind and what can you rely on? Read on in this article.