BE READY FOR ANY CIRCUMSTANCE
What you do not want done to yourself, do not do to others. You often can't prepare for a bad situation. It comes around the corner without warning and turns the familiar structure of your life upside down. The new reality can often seem overwhelming and threatening. You cannot control anyone’s behavior but your own. Control your own reaction. However, as we've seen, your actions can influence the interaction. Keeping a cool head will help the situation. Whatever the situation, we must remain calm. When we raise our voices, the situation will worsen. Spend some time reassuring yourself. Evaluate your own abilities. Remind yourself that you can overcome any obstacle... and then begin devising a strategy. Determine what is under your control and resolve to make changes. If you can't change the situation, perhaps you can change your attitude. Don't waste time or energy attempting to change things you can't...