When someone upsets or angers us, it's so easy to react out of habit and regret it later. To break this habit, stay alert and catch yourself before you react! Whether it's a difficult interpersonal interaction or an emotionally charged email, take a moment to choose...
When anger happens, instead of getting swept away by the anger, try to find the wisdom in your anger. Identify what your anger is trying to communicate to you. It might be pointing out what you care deeply about and what your needs are. Find the...
Often we think that forgiveness is something we do for someone else, but actually forgiveness is something we do for ourselves. Because it takes more energy to hold onto hurt, guilt, anger, resentment than it does to forgive. When we forgive, we experience peace of...
We've all heard the age-old advice: “Never go to bed angry.” Even research suggests that going to bed angry, reinforces the negativity, making it harder to shake off the emotions later. Do you follow this advice? Next time you get mad, why not, try this advice....
How often do you not eat on time because you are distracted or caught up in something? When you don't eat on time, do you get snippy and snappy? If you get “hangry”, angry because you're hungry, what you need is “hanger management”. Here are a...
There are many things we can do to make a positive difference in the world. So, think about what more you can do to make a difference. Did you know that your thoughts also have a considerable impact on the world? They really do. For example,...
When someone is angry, it's probably best to avoid getting angry in return, reacting defensively, or telling the other person to calm down. If the person is really angry, it's probably best to get away from them and let them be, but sometimes it's best...
How do you feel when you read, watch or listen to all those news stories that are scary & sad? Mad? Next time you get mad, turn it into M.A.D. (Make A Difference) Channel the anger into positive action, & make the change you want...
When you get hungry, do you get cranky and snappy? If you get angry, you're probably feeling ‘hangry’! As seen in the ads, "You're not you when you're hungry", and no one likes you when you’re ‘hangry’, do they? If you don't want ‘hanger’ getting...
Compassion soothes & empowers the minds & hearts of others, without draining its own strength. Because compassion will let go of what hurts the heart &, instead, hold on to what heals. That's why compassion is able to empathise & see the inner need behind...
