Bad things happen to all of us. Sometimes events happen that we cannot control. Plans change. Mistakes occur. Unexpected challenges pop up. Our boss yells at us for absolutely no reason. All of these events may be unavoidable. However, you can control your response. I want to give you a trick in just a second that will make you better at controlling your reactions. I will be back in just a second with that tip.

You can get mentally stronger by controlling your reactions. Mental strength appears in the pause between the event and your reaction. Please take a moment to think before responding. Your outcome will be much better when reactions become thoughtful instead of emotional and automatic. You will have a much better, happier outcome without as much fighting. Control your emotions with a quick breath, and stop and think.