Tuesday, 18 March 2025

Emotions on a Leash: Control Your Impulses (2)

We’ve all made decisions, we later regret.  I’ve had my share.  But instead of dwelling on them, I analyze what went wrong and how they affected my happiness.

I was once working in a private engineering company.   My performance caught the eye of the top management, and rumors of a promotion swirled.  When it came, though, it felt like a slap in the face - more insult than a reward.  I resigned on the spot, derailing my career in one emotional outburst.

That was a classic case of emotions hijacking judgment.  It taught me, how managing emotions is key to a balanced life.  When unchecked, emotions spark impulsive choices, strain connections, and chip away at our well-being.

The antidote?  Cultivating calmness and composure!  It lets us navigate life’s ups and downs with clarity, leading to smarter decisions and stronger goals.  It’s not about suppressing feelings but understanding and channeling them wisely.

One rash move taught me that lesson the hard way! 

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"Anybody can become angry - that is easy. But to be angry with the right person, to the right degree, at the right time, for the right purpose, and in the right way - that is not easy." – Aristotle

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