Revisiting Thought, Attitude, Behavior – how does it apply to personal relationships? Do you have a wonky one that is less than copacetic? Have you noticed bad behavior toward your partner, sibling, parent, child or even neighbor or co-worker? Your perpetual irritation may seem justified. After all, they always say negative things, or they never carry their share of the load. No wonder you have a bad attitude that drives your anti-social stance. But face it. Nobody always acts one way, or never does something, but placing that thought in your head tells your brain to grasp for back-ups to the argument of them vs us, valid or not.
Think about your stickiest wicket, so to speak. Who just drives you nuts, at least for now? What is the thought that is driving your sour attitude? Can you flip it around, by learning about what drives them or by re-evaluating your assessment? What if you pretend for a day that you believe a different thing? How might that new thought alter your attitude, then behavior? How might the relationship improve? Applying the figurative ointment of TAB can soothe the irritation the resides under your skin.
Quote of the Week…
“The soul can split the sky in two and let the face of God shine through.” Edna St. Vincent Millay, 1892 – 1950 Click here to read “Shine On,” my latest Substack post.
Check out my First Novel, now posted on Substack…
For those following the menacing misfortunes of Mandy Watkins, protagonist of my first novel, THE ART COLONY, here is a handy link reference to the chapters. Thank you, readers, for sharing a passion for reading, especially fun novels that fill a bit of your day with humor mixed in with a hint of love and…
Quote of the Week…
“Think twice before you speak, because your words and influence will plant the seed of either success or failure in the mind of another.” Napoleon Hill, 1883 – 1970
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