Control

5/15/17 Control

You’ll often hear me say, “…Because… there is no one else in the Universe we can control but ourselves.” The main reason I say this so often is because I regularly need to remind myself of this fact- that I must respond to difficult situations with emotions in check.  I need to tell myself to take a deep breath and say the right thing and be the right person. As a professional- colleague and customer service provider- my imperative is to avoid getting drawn in to someone else’s emotional drama. I must remember to “take the high road” when being attacked because the greater good, along with the institution’s and my own reputation are at stake. Having a person to occasionally share venting sessions with is a very helpful way to release some of the emotional pressure that can build up. 

But, ultimately, isn't it up to each of us in each situation to control the only person in the world we can? All the fingers point to… Me.