Green eyed iguana representing a green eyed monster

Beware of the Green-Eyed Monster (Part 1)

No matter what you look like, no matter the money you earn, no matter the home you live in, no matter your challenges – you will meet people in this life who are jealous of you. These jealous people may be family, friends, co-workers, neighbors, etc. But their assumptions about you and your life can cause you persistent disruptions if you do not learn how to manage them.

Wooden pieces showing happy and sad

Master Your Emotions

Mastering your emotions in life is a mark of maturity. You do not have control over the people and situations that arise in your life, but you do have control over how you respond to them. People are very, very sensitive to other people’s anger that may lead to an uncomfortable confrontation. When you are away from home or on the job, an over-the-top expression of negative emotions might cost you your job. In a place of business, an over-the-top negative emotion may have you ejected or denied services. On the news, we see enough people on planes, trains, and automobiles who do not master their emotions and cause serious problems for others.

Personal Motivation:  Sink or Swim

Depending on the season, depending on the year there are 101 gimmicks around personal motivation. Get a leadership coach. Try this communication class. Watch this podcast series. Buy the latest and greatest self-help book in personal empowerment. Despite the tool or strategy, the ability to motivate yourself through the ups and downs of life determines whether you sink or swim.