If your mouth is open you can’t listen

They are many of us that can go on and on about any topic. If you are one of those people, take the time today to just listen and ask questions of others.

You will make others feel special and you will learn something.

Affirmation

Say: I will listen today.

Be at peace with anger

It's ok to be angry - it's what you do with the anger that matters. Anger helps us. With it we can set boundaries and define our values. Acting out in passive aggressive behavior does nothing to honor this. Be direct and honest about what makes you angry and target the value not the "thing." Use it to recognize that something is not OK. However, if you gossip, communicate with sarcasm or turn off listening, you will gain nothing. Take a moment to be at peace with what makes you angry and learn from it.

Honor Anger

If you are angry, it is valid. Someone has broken a rule in your eyes. How you behave in this anger is what will destroy those around you. Always take time to be in the moment without giving your anger voice or fist. Find a rational place to discuss the events that make you angry. You'll find that people will listen better to someone that has thought things through.