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Next time something happens that makes you angry . . .
or you get bad news . . .
or someone hurts your feelings . . .
go ahead and feel angry or sad or experience whatever feeling arises,
BUT … don’t react instinctively.
Before you say or do anything,
pause . . . take a breath.
Instead of letting your behavior be driven by reactivity, choose how you respond.
Thursday Thoughts: You can’t control what happens to you, but you do have a choice about what you do next.
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In addition to my regular leadership blog, I offer “Thursday Thoughts” – simple truths that provide an opportunity for reflection and food for thought.
