Marlene Fuson 9/21/26 Marlene Fuson 9/21/26

The Pause Between Trigger and Response: A Gentle Emotional Check-In

Day 1: Name your intention and take a simple baseline note.
Day 2: Try the five-minute version and observe your response.
Day 3: Remove one obstacle that makes the practice harder.
Day 4: Repeat at the same time and compare gently.
Day 5: Share one insight with a trusted person.
Day 6: Add one supportive environmental cue.
Day 7: Review, celebrate what worked, and choose the next step.

Create more space between an emotional trigger and your response with a practical five-step check-in inspired by Chapter 9 of Healing From Within.