Why We React—and How to Choose What Comes Next
Why do we reach for our phone while the kettle boils, or send a message we wish we’d waited to send? Explore what shapes those automatic reactions and how to make room for a more deliberate response.
A self-reflection quiz
Think about what you usually do first in these four everyday situations. Your result includes one practice to try.
A practice to try
Picture an irritated reply you’re about to send. Before you hit send, take a moment to notice what you’re feeling and decide what you want the reply to accomplish.
Behavioural science, everyday stories, and insights from Ayurveda and Yoga guide readers through three parts: Recognise, Respond, and Reflect.
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Sample issue
There’s a minute before the water is ready. Your hand is already reaching for your phone. A small wait can make a familiar habit easier to notice.
Next time you’re waiting for the kettle, leave the phone where it is for one breath. Notice the urge to reach for it, then decide what you want to do with that minute.
About the author
Dr. Adithya Panicker is an Ayurveda physician with an MD in Ayurveda Pharmaceuticals and an MBA from IIM Shillong. His work brings together traditional knowledge, modern science, and everyday practice.
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