The Wellness Café With Dr. Jon

  Join the conversation at www.thewellness.cafe and www.wellnesscafecommunity.com     Get your free book by emailing thewellnesscafepodcast@gmail.com and tell me how meditation and mindfulness practice has helped you in your life.   On Today’s mindful Monday episode I want to talk about being mindful when you look at a problem or conflict, or what is perceived to be a problem. Many times when things go wrong it triggers an automatic stress response, like anger or disappointment. We are so quick to turn to our emotions, I am guilty of it as well. Recognize that we are reacting to the situation is the first step. Why is it that you are so mad? you may ask yourself. Or just recognize that I am angry right now. Because at that moment you are observing that you are mad, and subconsciously you know that you are not the angry emotion. There are a few things you want to consider before involved yourself on a justifiable emotional train.     Take a deep breath. Deep breaths always help interrupt the pattern and grou