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1231: Q&A - How Can I Be Less Angry And Keep Calm When People Don't Follow Rules - Self-Questioning and Mindfulness

Optimal Relationships Daily - Dating, Marriage and Parenting

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How Do I Feel When People Don't Follow the Rules?

Ask yourself, what if these people just have different and finely tuned belief systems from me? What if for some reason they're unable to follow the rules or act in a way that would please me in this moment? Did i ever break the rules unintentionally or simply because i just had some growing up to do? How would it feel if i instead transferred my energy to forgiving this person right now, rather than condemning them? Would a harsh reaction be as efective as a compassionate one? Ok? Now all these initial questions can help to at the very least get you thinking from outside a place of stress. And I think the last question i would recommend is, why does this really upset me

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