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Category Archives: Reactions

Knee-Jerk Reaction

Posted on May 14, 2019 by Cinnie Noble

You have likely heard the expression “knee-jerk reaction”. Just in case, this idiom refers to our sudden bodily response to being hit on our knee – called patella. I think it is a good expression to describe an immediate response … Continue reading →

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Split Second Reaction

Posted on July 25, 2017 by Cinnie Noble

Below is the third most popular blog from 2016 (as I am taking a break for a few weeks). If you are inclined, please provide your comments on why you think this one was so well-received. SPLIT SECOND REACTION If … Continue reading →

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Being Okay With Our Reaction to Conflict

Posted on May 30, 2017 by Cinnie Noble

When we are in a conflict with another person, we experience a range of emotions and in varying degrees of intensity. Our reactions reflect a number of things, including how important the issue is, what we are feeling about what … Continue reading →

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Split Second Reaction

Posted on December 20, 2016 by Cinnie Noble

If you read the great book Blink by Malcolm Gladwell – or even if you didn’t – you will undoubtedly understand the concept of first impressions – whether they are immediate reactions to tastes, sounds, words and other stimuli. As … Continue reading →

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Response or Reaction to Conflict is a Choice

Posted on January 5, 2015 by Cinnie Noble

When acrimony is evident between us and another person it is palatable to us and those around us. This sensation and experience presents a challenge and also an opportunity to choose a way to be that helps or hinders the … Continue reading →

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