I Need to H.A.L.T. sometimes!

Ever find yourself in state of total frustration or anger - then all of a sudden you wonder - how in the world did I get this way?  Of course!  We all have at one time or another.  Inevitably in those times, we say and/or do things that we normally wouldn't in our "calm" state of mind. 

So, here is a tip that was given to me years ago.  It is a self-monitoring system that has saved me much pain and turmoil.  It is quite simple -

HALT

Don't let yourself get too:

Hungry
Angry
Lonely or Lacking "Light"
Tired

So when you feel those feeling bubbling up inside you - just stop and take a HALT inventory.  Our schedules are so hectic that if we can manage these quite manageable conditions in ourselves, we will be more at peace in our lives.

What about you?  Do you have any system in place to monitor your attitudes or feelings?  I would love to hear about it.

photo on flickr by Athary