stop and think
- pauseTemporary cessation of activity
- reflectReturn light or thought
- considerThink about carefully
- hesitatePause in uncertainty
- ponderThink deeply about
deliberate · moment · breath · reconsider · weigh · mull · contemplate · halt · wait · assess · careful · wisdom · patience · doubt · second-guess · evaluate · judgment · caution
- self-controlself-control, restraint, willpower, composure, moderation
- safety sloganssafety first, stay safe, be careful, safety culture
- caution expressionscaution, warning, beware, watch out, be careful
deliberation vs. impulsivity
stop and thinkshoot from the hip
Act or speak impulsively
jump the gun · fly off the handle · rush in · go off half-cocked · knee-jerk reaction
cognitive engagement vs. mindlessness
stop and thinkgo through the motions
Act perfunctorily, without conviction
thoughtlessness · cruise control · muscle memory · zombie mode