Powerful response

Keep your thoughts clear. Don’t let them be hijacked by the behavior of others.

Keep your thoughts clear. Don’t let them be hijacked by the behavior of others.

By all means pay attention to what people do, consider their actions and respond appropriately when necessary. Yet seek to be intentional rather than reactionary.

Many times the point of someone else’s outrageous behavior is to provoke a specific reaction from you. Refuse to cede control of your thoughts to such a ploy.

Outrage in return for outrage won’t get good results. Instead, utilize the power of your mind in a calm, purposeful state.

Give yourself time to formulate and follow through with a positive, effective response. That will accomplish much more than an immediate, impulsive reaction.

Take a beat, establish some perspective, get clear on exactly what you wish to accomplish and why. That’s what will enable your most powerful response.