HALT Am I hungry, angry, lonely, or tired? A good time to pick up a healthy snack, count to ten, pick up the phone and/or take a nap.
Often when I’m angry or tired, for whatever reason, it’s best for me to lay low and not spread any negativity to those around me. These feelings are important for me to recognize, and I don’t want to deny them. But I need to guard with special care how I’m interacting with those close to me to avoid any collateral damage. Does that make any sense?