When we are emotionally charged in our thought process, we tend to be more reactive than responsive. In being reactive, we simply act. It is a “Ready, Fire, Aim” approach. But when we are responsive, we first give thought to the circumstances we are facing and evaluate the pros and cons before taking action. It is more of a “Ready, Ready, Aim, Aim, Fire” approach. It’s about slowing things down. When we engage our cognitive thinking skills, we utilize the frontal cortex of our brain. When we engage in emotionally-reactive thinking, our thoughts are influenced more by the limbic system of the
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