“Drama usually comes from my reaction to other people’s actions. I stop to think: Does this really matter in the long run, or am I just trying to be right?” – Anita Grimm-Hohl
Body confidence is a skill that you can learn like any other, through practice. It’s a mindset about accepting the body you’ve been given, and creating a positive, supportive mindset and attitude.
Instead of creating drama, find alternative solutions. If you’re looking for attention, can you get it more directly? If you’re bored, what new adventure can you create in your life?
If there’s drama in multiple areas of your life, are you creating it? We don’t do anything repeatedly unless there’s something in it for us, so, what’s the payoff?
Learning and recognising your emotional triggers is one of the first steps to learning better self-management skills. When you are able to learn your triggers, you’ll start to recognise them when they happen. When you recognise them, you can start to use a new strategy to manage them.
A “trigger” is a thought about a situation that leads to an inappropriate response to that situation. It is common to have personal triggers for anger, stress, depression and anxiety.
Know your limits and what will cause you to feel taken advantage of. Know that you can’t do everything or please everyone and learn to be OK with that. Go with what is right for you.
“You get what you push out. If you act in a way that is positive and minimal drama, you attract the same kind of positive situations and people.” – April Myers
It can be easier to blame the world and stay the same, than really see yourself and make a change.
Accept compliments graciously. Accept feedback positively – be prepared to say you don’t agree but do not get defensive or angry.