One of the most valuable lessons you can learn is this:
Avoid making promises when you’re happy.
In moments of joy or excitement, we often commit to things without fully considering the future. Happiness can blur boundaries and lead to overcommitment. Let the emotion pass before making any important promises. Choose clarity over impulse.
Avoid responding when you’re angry.
Anger is like fire — and words spoken in that heat can destroy relationships you may later wish to repair. Choosing silence in moments of anger is a sign of wisdom, not weakness. Take a moment to breathe, step back, and respond only when you’re calm.
Avoid making decisions when you’re sad.
Sadness clouds judgment. It can make everything seem bleak or hopeless, distorting your view of reality. Decisions made from that space often come from pain rather than truth. Allow the feeling to pass — clarity will return with time.
Emotions are fleeting. Decisions are not.
The ability to pause before reacting is a reflection of emotional intelligence, resilience, and growth.
So next time you feel overwhelmed, whether uplifted, enraged, or drained resist the urge to act immediately.
Wait. Reflect. Let the emotion pass.
The right moment will come — and when it does, you’ll respond with intention, not reactivity.
