I want to encourage everyone to engage a very simple practice that can really improve your relationships, that is to respond to difficult situations, rather than reacting to them.
What's the difference? Conscience thought.
Rather than flying off the handle and reacting poorly, take a minute, think through the real impact or severity of the situation and respond.
If your partner does something that really ticks you off - think, then respond.
Sometimes, there might need to be several minutes or even several hours of time between thinking and responding. Sentence yourself to a self imposed 'time out' and give yourself some space if you need to.
In the long run, it's much better to avoid flying off the handle and saying things you may regret later. It's a simple concept: think then speak.
Happy Easter.
Stay in touch -
Mark
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