Pause and Open
When you feel defensive, pause, breathe and stay open.
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The pause button
Defensive is fast forward. One tap of pause lets you hear the whole song.
How do I try it right now?
Pause, breathe, and ask one question before you answer.
What Flexi says in the Short
Feeling defensive?
This is Pause and Open.
When you feel defensive, pause, breathe and stay open.
Picture it: the pause button. Defensive is fast forward. One tap of pause lets you hear the whole song.
Try it: Pause, breathe, and ask one question before you answer.
Questions people ask
What is Pause and Open?
Pause and Open is a Flexi Method skill in the Open Up group (FM 3.1). When you feel defensive, pause, breathe and stay open.
When should I use Pause and Open?
Reach for it when this sounds like you: Feeling defensive?
How do I practice Pause and Open?
Pause, breathe, and ask one question before you answer. The Flexi app shows the pose to copy and the steps, then you tap I practiced this.
