Declare a CEASE-FIRE!

Do you ever have those times you just want to "fire-up" at someone...in the workplace, at home, your friend, your partner, the clerk in the store? You may even have thought of exactly what you want you say to attack, put down, accuse, and/or make wrong! Each of us has had these experiences.

What do you think might happen if you showed some understanding and compassion? Maybe took a few deeps breaths before you reacted?

1. First of all, you would be reinforcing the compassionate part of your brain instead of the judgmental parts.
2. You would lower your blood pressure.
3. You would probably feel better about the ways you are treating others.

Try it out!