Be mindful of what you're saying to yourself and to others.
Before I send any message, I always re-read what I type and I try to read it from the perspective of the person who is going to receive that message. I take the time to make sure that I am being as gentle and meaningful as I had intended. I do my best to make sure that my comments will not offend, or hurt the other person. Unfortunately, so many of us act on impulse emotions and are quick to react before they think. I too have been guilty of this, which is why I try to make the best effort I can to be kind and thoughtful.
I was snap chatting earlier and a comment was made that really hurt my feelings and I took a step back and tried to place myself in the senders shoes and asked myself a couple questions.
I then found myself thinking a couple things. First was "What a jerk. Block." (There's my impulse emotional reaction) My second thought was "Why would he be so mean to me? I must have done something to deserve a comment like that." Finally, my last thought was. "Surely his intentions weren't to hurt my feelings, but merely sharing a thought with me." And then I second guessed myself. And triple guessed. I can't possibly know what his intentions were unless I ask him. I do not have control over what others may choose to say to me, but what I can do is be kind in my response. Even though my feelings are hurt, I always have the choice on how to react. I choose kindness. Always.
Please be kind to one another. Even if it takes a few seconds to stop and think about it. Just do it. For one another. For yourself.