The good news is that awareness is a significant half of the solution. Knowing how and when we allow emotions to hijack us is the first step towards a solution.
The bad news is that awareness is only half the solution. When I become aware that I am acting in anger, I am usually left puzzled about what to do next. I need to pause and reconsider the situation to decide on a response. Sometimes there is just nothing for me to do, i.e., the situation is simply beyond my control.
As someone who used to get hijacked by emotions on a regular basis, this awareness is making me uncomfortable. I am still figuring out how to deal with it. I suppose I should be proud, but I don’t feel that way yet… I am still confused. 😅
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