When you notice a feeling, pause. Take a breath.  That small space between feeling and reacting gives you power. Above all, remember that you are a beautiful and imperfect human. There will be times where you react before thinking. Don't beat yourself up over it. Learn from it and try to do better next time.

Overview: I'm not a big fan of "trauma-informed" as a way to describe these intentions and techniques. My tips are more than...