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 we are emotionally reactive, we are not being our best selves. So, if you want to be less emotionally reactive, here are a few tips: 1) Know your triggers, so that you can catch yourself before you react. 2) Know your emotions, so that you get...
In moments of frustration, it’s easy to react. But rather than reacting, try to: pause first, respond second. Pause to release the frustration and then, you'll find it easier to be intentional, calm and kind in your response. Until da next Tyme...
Know what triggers your stress and how you respond to those triggers; the thoughts, feelings and behaviours. Know your stress response and see if you can change it. Do this and take the first step in calming your stress response. Until da next Tyme...
When you’re in the middle of a difficult conversation and you’re being challenged, it’s so easy to dextify, Defend, EXplain and jusTIFY! Of course, there’s a time to defend, explain and justify. But most often, dextifying is not the best response. It almost always sounds...
