My reactions influence my feelings
We feel the way we do because of our reaction to what happens to us.
Even though it might look like we're feeling a particular way because of something someone else did, the feeling is a result of our reaction.
If we had reacted a different way, we'd feel differently.
If the person had behaved in a different way we wouldn't have had the reaction but it's far easier to control our reaction than the behaviour of another person.
If you find yourself constantly upset by another person, consider how you could change your reaction by changing the way you think about it. |
