“People who have better control of their attention, emotions, and actions are better off almost any way you look at it. They are happier and healthier. Their relationships are more satisfying and last longer. They make more money and go further in their careers. They are better able to manage stress, deal with conflict, and overcome adversity. They even live longer.” [Kelly McGonigal]
Having better control and awareness of one’s emotions requires practice and continuous attention, because it is not straightforward. Practices such as meditation or just paying attention to what happens right now are not promoted by our modern way of life.
Still personally I find great benefits in managing to extract myself from the stress of the daily grind and take some distance. This requires often focusing attention on myself (like my breath), and allows to consider the situation at hand in a much wider and comprehensive manner. It is not always easy but always worthwhile. And you?
Quote from an excellent post by Valeria Maltoni Using Curiosity to Break Bad Habits
