How often do we
come home after a long day of working and feel exhausted? Maybe the day began
badly and just spiraled out of control from there. It was one thing after
another and soon we felt irritable, frustrated, and just plain in a bad mood.
That bad mood then spilled over into our personal life at home, affecting our
families and others around us.
The key to
preventing this kind of scenario can be summed up in one simple word:
choice. We have the freedom to choose
how we will respond in any given situation.
We can take the time to pause and think about our response. We can be
proactive instead of reactive.
When we are
reactive, we blame; we make excuses; we are the victim.
When we are
proactive, we choose; we are in control; we are positive.
Being proactive is
about changing your attitude, your language, and your focus. When you focus on
what you can control, you have more
chance of success and less chance of frustration taking over. As you become
