When faced with a challenging situation how do you react? Whether at work, home, the grocery store or when talking to a relative, how do you handle confrontation?

If someone is saying something negative to you or about you, remember this: how you choose to respond says a lot about you.

The old saying “Count to 10 before you say something you may regret,” is a good start towards learning to take a moment to weigh your response to something negative.

We have all been in the situation of reacting immediately to a hurtful comment, only to realize that our reaction most likely made the situation worse. The challenge is learning how to handle those negative encounters with an appropriate response, remembering that negative comments breed negative energy, and neither one evolves into something that makes us a better person. Yet we don’t want to ignore bad behavior, because what we allow to continue IS what continues.

People in abusive relationships are the first example that comes to mind. Tolerate meanness, hateful comments, and verbal abuse, and that is what will continue. Some situations are beyond trying simple attempts at behavior changes. There are people that have to leave a situation that is dangerous. It is hard to do but it can be done. Stop reacting to negative comments in a negative way.

Plan another way to handle the situation. Let us know what you are allowing to continue that you would like to stop. We are here to help you be successful. Leave a message here or send us a message through Contact Us. Let us support you in your effort to make positive changes in your life. “Now, let’s get going!”  xo Sally