Instead of being passive-aggressive, try being passive assertive. State clearly what you prefer and be flexible with how others respond.

Passive assertive

Instead of being passive aggressive, try being passive assertive. State clearly what you prefer and be flexible without others respond.

When anxious about something happening, ask yourself, “If that happens, then what?” Keep asking until you find an aspect you can control and act on.

Closer to a solution

When you are feeling anxious that something will happen, ask yourself, if that happened, then what? Continue to ask that question until you get to something you can't control. Find one thing on the train of fears and think of one simple action step that brings you closer to a solution.

When worries or comparisons take over, engage in activities you love and allow yourself time to rest.

Time to rest

When you are scaring yourself with worries or losing confidence by comparing yourself with others, do something you love to do and give yourself time to rest.

Use precise language to describe your feelings. Recognizing emotions like “ambivalence” helps you understand complex experiences better.

Ambivalent

Use the word ambivalent when you feel two opposing emotions at the same time. Our life experiences are complex and complicated, and having words to describe conflicting emotions increases your emotional intelligence.

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