What do you do when someone does something to annoy you? Often it will be your reaction to their “annoyance” that will cause more conflict that the original “offense”.
If you are irritated by the environment or people around you, or react in a negative way (anger, frustration), try this simple technique: Full Force Five.
Before reacting to the situation, take a pen and quickly write down five things that are currently great about this situation. No matter how trivial the five things may seem, write them down.
Read through your list of five and then go back to the situation. You should feel a little more positive about it now. By inserting this “space” or “pause” before you allow yourself to response will help you stay more positive - and more importantly avoid taking on the negative energy that drains through your body every time you get irritated, frustrated and annoyed.
Courage is the most important of all the virtues, because without courage you can’t practice any other virtue consistently. You can practice any virtue erratically, but nothing consistently without courage.
Maya Angelou
Some people say 70% of your communication is attitude. What message are you sending out today?
One formula to keep your life fresh = Knowledge + Nature + Care. Learn new things. Spend some time closer to nature. Remind yourself of the people you care for.
If you knew with 100% certainty that every single person you meet, will at some time in the future be in a position to help you in a very important, special way. How would you treat them differently?
Maintain your network. Stay in touch. Make a phone call. Meet a friend for coffee. Pause. Help someone.
Take time to celebrate your successes. Take a minute to celebrate your life every day. You are still in the game. Celebrate.
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