As part of my work using the P6 Constellation framework, I slow my thinking. In our fast-paced world it might seem counter intuitive, but the deliberate act of pausing has a profound effect on my self-development.
What is Slow Thinking?
Slow thinking, as opposed to fast, automatic thinking, is a deliberate, conscious, and reflective mental process. It's when you stop and give yourself the time and space to process information within you and around you deeply. This deliberate approach allows for more profound understanding, better decision-making, and enhanced creativity.
What are the Benefits of Slow Thinking
What is Slow Thinking?
Slow thinking, as opposed to fast, automatic thinking, is a deliberate, conscious, and reflective mental process. It's when you stop and give yourself the time and space to process information within you, and around you, deeply. This deliberate approach provides me with more understanding, better decision-making, and enhanced creativity.
What are the Benefits of Slow Thinking?
I see the benefits of slow thinking in myself, as well as my clients.
When I use slow thinking, I notice a stronger connection to my emotions and an enhanced ability to name them. I become more alert to my inner voice, that can often be speaking to me about my imagined limitations. And when I recognise that voice for what it is (a fiction), I can tune in to the effects those thoughts have on me, and I can “illuminate patterns simply”. This provides me with an opportunity to see it, accept it and move on, or to see it and stay with it, which can often result in my anxiety and self-doubt rising. Slow thinking is one of the many things Dr Louie Gardiner, founder of Presence in Action, has taught me.
When I slow my thinking, I can start to use my logical brain rather than my emotional brain. Dr. Bruce Perry states that only when our logical brain is “open for business” can learning occur. And for that part of the brain to be ready, we need to be in a calm state of self-regulation.
I’m the type of person who needs to know the ‘why’ as well as the ‘how’; I’m not a scientist, but I’m fascinated with how the brain works. So slow thinking makes sense to me; it helps me become regulated, gets me back to using my learning brain, and I always discover something new about myself. Eureka – power to me!
If you’re interested in finding out more about Bruce Perry’s work; This video is aimed at educators BUT as a parent, I also relate to this, so I hope you do too. (4) Stress, Trauma, and the Brain: Insights for Educators--The Neurosequential Model - YouTubeI
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