You may find that you are easily angered and irritated today. Because you may be in an overly sensitive mood or unusually aware of others' thoughts and actions, you may react emotionally if you feel you've been slighted. A harsh word or insensitive deed may have the power to gravely upset you. Consider, however, that the behavior you encounter may have nothing to do with you. Should you find yourself feeling slighted by a loved one or colleague, ask yourself whether they truly intended to offend or hurt you. You may discover that you are less likely to react when you remain aware of your feelings and mood. Stay tuned in to where you are emotionally today, and you'll be less inclined to overreact when faced with others' negativity.
When you don't take what others say and do personally, you can maintain an optimistic and upbeat mood regardless of how people around you choose to behave. The individuals in our lives often have multilayered motivations for doing what they do -- a thoughtless word or deed is therefore not always as simple as it might appear. Choosing not to react emotionally to others can help you determine the true reasons for why people act as they do. Your detachment allows you to understand that the negativity directed at you may actually have little to do with you. By choosing to take control of your reactions today, you will, as a result, regain stewardship of your mood, and the quality of your day will not be affected by the behavior of others.
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