Think Before You React
- Reactions are important, so say and do things for a reason.
- Pay attention to other people and ask yourself what emotion they want to evoke.
If you tend to react quickly or overreact, try the two-second rule. After someone finishes speaking, wait two seconds before responding. It shows that you're thinking about what they said before replying.
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