- Trash talk hurts a lot of people — including you. Recognize the difference between working something out, trying to understand a situation and senseless gossip.
- Refuse to participate in negatives. Nod and know.
- Look for what is right, instead of what’s wrong. Make 88% of your verbal communication positive.
- Work to take the words ‘but’ ‘should’ and ‘could’ out of your vocabulary.
- Breathe deeply, exercise daily and eat well.
- Remove yourself from situations that will harm you — mentally and emotionally. Don’t feel bad about leaving negative people behind.
- LIVE HONESTLY. Hang out with others who do the same.
- Believe in yourself. Accept yourself and strive to make the most of every day and every situation.
- Compliment others and mean it. Look for the good in everyone.
- Do your best. Think the best. And let go.
Rules to Live By: The Next Set
- Learn to take time between wanting to respond in any situation and actually responding.
- Go to bed proud.
- Negative feelings toward others will pass with time…refrain from hasty judgments.
- Know the difference between venting and sorting.
- Look inward for answers and not outward for excuses.
- Remember that defensiveness usually means you’re guilty.
- Make it unnecessary to be sorry.
Let people know you care about them.
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