One of the foundational steps in Stephen Covey’s prescription for self-mastery is developing a sense of honor which is so important to you that it becomes greater than your moods. So if I’ve made a commitment to do something, the fact that I don’t feel like doing it is irrelevant; I’ve promised it, and my sense of honor is greater than my moods, so I must do it.
But moods strike us still, and we need techniques for managing them. The advice of our grandmothers (well, my grandmother at least) was always,
- Get some exercise.
- Count your blessings
The folks over at The Positivity Blog have built out this advice a bit. Take a look.
