Can you control yourself?

When you can't control what's happening, challenge yourself to control how you respond to what's happening. That's where your power is. -UNKNOWN.

I can't tell you how many times I have lost my cool or responded in a really disappointing way.  Over time, I have learned that we can not control what life throws our way, but we can control how we respond to it.

Remember that saying, worry about yourself, yeah, that's what comes to mind when I think about responding.  I remember someone trying to cut me off in traffic. They were wrong because they were cutting through a parking lot in which all the businesses were closed to skip other cars.

I made up in my mind that I would not let that person in.  The other driver behind me let her in; that driver proceeded to pull up beside me and starting throwing coins at my car, cursing me out and screaming.  I chose not to make eye contact and just ignored her and blasted my music.  

After I thought about my actions and knew I could have just handled the situation better, I could have just let her in and keep going.

We do not know how others will respond, so sometimes, it is important to proceed with caution. So the next time you feel the urge to lash out, remember you have the ability to control how you respond.

Until Next Time Mom Tribe, Stay in Control.

~Pamela