Reactions - by Kristy

When we're really busy, it's so easy to get caught up in negativity and stress. Stressful situations are always around and though you can't avoid them, the thing to remember is that you are the one in control of how you react.
Author Karen Salmansohn states, "who you truly are as a person is best revealed by who you are during times of conflict and crisis." She explains that during times of smooth sailing, of course any person can appear cool, calm, and collected. It is when life throws us curve balls that one's true character begins to show. Sometimes it can be as simple as counting to 10 in your head to avoid overreacting.
I wanted to share a paragraph from her book:
In life, you always have a choice. Be weak or be strong. Whichever of these paths you choose will determine your ability to bounce back from life's myriad setbacks, crises, or traumas. If you want to survive life's many challenges, you must put in the conscious effort and discipline to be a strong person. It's essential you create a fiery will from within- harness that power of decisiveness- and choose to be your strongest self.
You can view and purchase her book here.