The Power of Space: How to Stop Reacting and Start Responding

Have you ever said something in the heat of the moment and instantly wished you could take it back? Or maybe you’ve hit “add to cart” on something that made total sense at the time, until it arrived and you realised it was just a dopamine hit.

You’re not alone.

We live in a world that rewards speed, fast responses, fast decisions, fast results. But sometimes, the fastest way to peace, clarity, and self-trust is to slow down. That’s The Power of Space: the simple yet profound practice of pausing before you react, and choosing intention over impulse.

Creating space, between your thoughts, your words, and your actions, is one of the greatest gifts you can give yourself.

When we react immediately, we’re often operating from emotion, habit, or fear. But when we pause… when we give ourselves even a few moments (or better yet, 24 hours) to breathe, we create an opportunity to respond from calm rather than chaos. That’s when The Power of Space really begins to shift how you move through the world.

Here’s how I practice this in everyday life:

• When I receive a message that stirs emotion, I read it, put my phone down, and walk away. I let the emotion move through me, and come back later to respond from clarity.

• When I’m tempted to buy something impulsively, I wait 24 hours. If I still want it, I revisit it. If I’ve forgotten it, I’ve saved myself both money and mental clutter.

• And when my thoughts feel constant, looping, loud, or self-critical, I practice Yoga Nidra. It’s my way of finding space between me and my mind.

That’s the beauty of space: it’s where calm begins, and clarity grows. And when you truly understand the power of space, you realise it’s not about slowing down for the sake of it, it’s about making room for the version of you who leads with clarity instead of chaos.

If you’ve been feeling reactive, distracted, or stretched thin, try giving yourself space this week, between your thoughts, your words, or your actions. You might be surprised how much changes when you stop rushing to respond.