"EMOTIONS, EVERYONE HAS THEM"

You can take everything I have, except the right to react the way I want to
(Victor Frankl)



A lot of people have trouble dealing with their emotions.

People often blame the way they feel on someone else’s behaviour:

-     I’m angry, because you insulted me.

-     I’m hurt, because you made fun of me.

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I’m happy, because you’re so nice to me.

Emotions are often made out to depend on someone else’s behaviour.

But an emotion is something that you create, based on how you feel about a situation.

If a stranger walks by and says “You never get anything done”, you might be a bit surprised but won’t give it much thought.

But if your boss or partner tells you the same thing, you’ll find it much more important.

The way you interact with someone can also make you interpret their words differently.

If you’re arguing with someone who then says “You’re a good person”, you’ll probably see it as sarcastic rather than as a compliment.

Others aren’t responsible for your emotions. You are, by interpreting the people and situations you are confronted with.

Remember that you’re the one holding the keys to your own emotions.