“When you are upset you are likely to sacrifice the wellbeing of tomorrow to appease the hurt feelings of today. Not a good trade. Subject your emotions to a cooling-off period before you allow them to guide major decisions. ”@TheStoicEmperor
When facing a challenging situation at work, it's easy to impulsively respond in anger and jeopardize future opportunities just to feel better in the moment. Instead, take a step back, breathe, and give yourself time to cool off before making any decisions. For example, if a colleague criticizes your work, rather than immediately reacting defensively, take a moment to process your emotions before responding thoughtfully and constructively.
A soft answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.
Proverbs 15:1 speaks to the importance of controlling one's emotions and responding with kindness instead of anger. By practicing temperance and not letting immediate emotions dictate our actions, we can make better decisions for the future.