Strategies Parents Can Use to Control Attitude and Temper

Listed below are simple strategies parents can use to control their feelings and emotions when faced with major obstacles. If you are facing problems in a relationship; such as the workplace or with your children, these simple strategies will work. Parents, you face many challenges every day whether you are a working mom or a stay at home mom or dad.

Parents, it is very important to understand the magnitude of the daily challenges you face. If you deal with them improperly, you can damage your relationship with your teenage and younger children as well as with your spouse if married. When you are out of control, undesirable negative consequences may occur. Life is never simple but the more resources you have in your arsenal to combat difficult issues during conflicts, you will become more successful.

Listed below are potential negative consequences due to uncontrolled attitude and temper.

Negative Consequences of Uncontrolled Attitude and Temper

• Closed mindedness
• Create insecurity Reduced creativity, innovation & productivity
• Fosters Broken relationships
• Lead to physical sickness
• Creates uncontrolled depression and stress
• Use of drugs, tobacco and alcohol
• Isolate self from peers
• Perform just enough to complete the task
• Abandon responsibility
• Poor eating habits
• Foster Low self-esteem
• Lead to potential divorce
• Negative impact on family and others
• Lead to potential incarceration
• loss of credibility
• Leads to negative impact on character
• Causes an individual to potential run away from responsibilities

Strategies to Control Attitude and Temper

• Motivate self and others to move in the same direction
• Accept changes
• Accept constructive criticism
• Avoid being jealous of peers
• Avoid overreacting to a negative situation
• Take time out before you react to a negative situation
• Apologize when you are wrong or hurt a person’s feelings and or emotions
• Avoid over use of your power
• Believe in self and others
• Communicate precisely and consistently with each other
• Communicate your feelings with respect
• Take time to relax and exercise
• Eat a balanced and nutrient meal
• Encourage each other to be innovative and creative
• Perform regardless of the obstacles you face
• Forgive those who disappoint or hurt you, it limits the pain
• Take time to relax and exercise
• Network when necessary to accomplish success
• Resolve conflict quickly without submitting to Mr. and Mrs. Attitude and Temper

I am convinced that the greatest challenge we face as parents and individuals is the task of controlling our attitude and temper. I hope with a sincere heart that those of you struggling with controlling your attitude and temper that you seek the help you need. This is necessary to avoid destroying relationships you have with your family and others. You must believe that you can control Mr. and Mrs. Attitude and Temper which is you. I pray you will have the commitment and strength to apply the above simple strategies to control attitude and temper.
Written: Mr. Wisdom

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