@Baby_girl 2 March 2022

Think before you act

Written by Favour Ifeoluwa Olanrewaju                 "Look before you leap!" This expression suggests that you should consider, pay attention, and keep your wits about you before you make a move. It is critical to plan and decide what to do next to avoid an unfavorable outcome. "Every action we take should be a decision." However, some actions are carried out without conscious thought, full intention, foresight, or consideration of potential negative consequences.   When you're angry, you may act without thinking, without even stopping to consider it. But, most of the time, these activities have many consequences...   Last night, something happened between a coursemate and I.  He insulted me, even though he was actually catching cruise. I reacted with some emojis. Then he started calling me names. I knew he was playing, but I did not like what he was doing. I reacted wrongly. It didn't go well. We ended up exchanging words. I was angry, and by the time I decided to just go to bed, I realized what we had done. But till now, it's irreversible. I wish I had paused when I realised I was angry.   It pays to pause.   I understand that we won't get it right every time and that making mistakes is a part of our learning and growth. Still, suppose we PAUSE before acting, making sure our actions have a purpose, are suitable, comprehended, contribute to success, and echo guiding principles. In that case, we will be more intentional in our decisions and thus avoid making mistakes most of the time. Thinking before acting is an excellent habit to cultivate to prevent difficulties in your life, whether in your relationships, profession, or elsewhere. We can be more tactful and learn how to balance negativity with something positive if we think about it before acting.   Walk away if you're feeling agitated. It's unpreferable to react angrily and subsequently regret it.   I wouldn't have said anything I shouldn't have said if I had just gone offline when it started last night and I realised I was upset.

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