Deadly Emotions

Go to bed and get up at approximately the same time each day.Do this even on weekends. This regular routine conditions your internal clock.

When a person feels depressed, his thoughts are dominated by negativity.

What choice do I have if another person chooses to disobey this unenforceable rule?” This is not a question that should lead you to feel that you have no power to influence others, but rather, it is a question designed to trigger thoughts of alternatives to getting angry or feeling frustrated.

If you find yourself fuming about a particular situation, ask yourself:
“Why does this upset me so much?” Was there an unenforceable rule involved in this situation? Question whether your assumptions about the behavior of others is at the root of your response.