Life has a way of knocking you to your knees. And tough times just seem to keep the bad stuff coming.
But GenuLines wants you to remember that a thought-out response can protect you from action you’ll regret.
Choose Your Reaction to What Life Sends Your Way
Whether life slams you or only throws you a curve you might tend to react without thinking. But making rational thought your first reaction puts you in control.
Knee-jerk reactions rarely work to your advantage. Here’s an example. A customer says your product is horrible and wants a refund.
You’re on the defensive but your calm response takes away the person’s power.
Now your life isn’t dictated by things happening around you. You control your emotions.
Taking the “reins” in this way keeps your emotions under control. And making this a habit can contribute to a happier and more satisfying life.
Reactions that aren’t thought out tend to be irrational. And this can get you into a lot of trouble.
Highway tailgaters might seem like your enemy. You get upset and you try to get away from them.
Or, you try to get back at them.
This can cause a crash or an altercation Think about simple solutions to solving the problem at hand.
There are times when an immediate reaction is appropriate, such as the loss of someone close to you. You’re not going to make a situation like that positive.
For the emotions that follow, such as grief, choose how you’ll handle having these feelings.
Talk things out with a grief counselor. Don’t put it on the back burner.
It’s important to recognize situations in which instant reactions are acceptable. Don’t confuse them with situations that call for well thought out, controlled responses.
JohnK 8-10-2020
Overheard: “In three words I can sum up everything I’ve learned about life: it goes on” ~Robert Frost
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