Kill them with Kindness!

I've been reflecting lately on the wisdom passed on to me by my father.

He used to talk to me about how he managed people and the mistakes people make in their response to challenging circumstances or individuals.

We don't hear the expression 'Kill them with Kindness' much these days, do we?

I suspect that's often because people would rather approach a situation with 'all guns blazing'.

Next time you're dealing with a difficult situation, try changing your default response and doing the opposite of what you feel. 

Go ahead. The outcome will totally surprise you. Why not make it one of those Healthy Habits we talked about?

The expression "Kill them with Kindness" means to respond to rudeness, hostility, or negativity with kindness and generosity, instead of reacting with anger or hostility (as the person exacerbating the conflict may wish). 

Responding in a positive and kind manner can be more effective in dealing with difficult...