Emotions rise like waves. Instead of resisting, ride them. This practice trains you to observe without being overwhelmed.

Ride the Wave

Think of your emotion like a wave.
It rises. It peaks. Then it falls.
Close your eyes.
Name the feeling.
Say to yourself, this is just a wave.
Breathe.
Let it pass.

Throughout your day, ask yourself, “Can I control this?” If there’s a problem you can control, shift your focus to brainstorming possible solutions.

Possible solutions

Throughout your day, ask yourself, can I control this? If there is a problem, you can control. Shift your focus to brainstorming possible solutions.

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.

Weigh the risks by asking, “What are the benefits and costs of taking this risk?” before stepping out of your comfort zone.

Outside comfort zone

When you want to take a risk outside of your comfort zone, ask, what are the benefits of taking this risk and what are the costs of taking this risk?

Ride the Wave

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