Breaking the Cycle of Reactivity: A Journey to Mindful Response

Have you ever had a moment where you reacted strongly to something, and later wished you'd handled it differently?

That's the cycle of reactivity. And in this episode of Control the Flame, Clare Bradley breaks down exactly how that cycle works and, more importantly, how to interrupt it.

Clare explores:

- The stages of emotional escalation

– from initial trigger to full reaction

- How thoughts amplify feelings and push us toward responses we later regret

- Warning signs that indicate you're moving toward heightened reactivity

- Practical interruption techniques: deep breathing, pausing, self-talk, and reframing

- The importance of creating mental space before responding

- Real stories of transformation from people wh ...