Do you practice COMPOSURE in public?
By rnxi mgk
@flaky03 (225)
Philippines
July 6, 2009 8:06pm CST
Composure means self-control of one's state of mind in a given situation. It can be excitement, frustration or at any level of emotion that can trigger yourself to an untoward manner or behavior. Sometimes I tend to control myself especially when I am mad or aggravated due to inconveniences or unexpected situations. There was a time when I officially addressed my resignation in my present company since I am not contented and dissatisfied with the say that I an getting. When I confronted my bosses in the office, I was out of myself that I even uttered profaned words. I was in a state of hysteria that I blame them due to my frustration because all my future plans where affected like my studies and conflict in schedule at work. Also, composure applies when you are excited to see someone like artists or singers that you are totally shocked and amazed asking for autographs or picture taking from them. I find it untoward and not good against me. Do you also practice or show composure at any unexpected circumstances?
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@oldmanhorrorfan (497)
• United States
7 Jul 09
Yes I try to practice/maintain self control in public. In the past I didn't make good on this, I didn't care what others thought or of the cosequences. Now I tend to keep myself in better check. Though nowwa days I tend to find that there are people out there who believe that they can be disrespectful however they please. Usually, these people are having a bad day or something. Looking back, keeping myself in check and not losing it pays off way better than what would've happened if I had decided to lose it. It's always good to practice composure in public and in private. It takes more self control to maintian composure, to stay calm, cool, and collective.
@bailey2009 (174)
• United States
7 Jul 09
Absolutely! Especially at work, there have been days when I wanted to utterly explode and give someone a real piece of my mind in colorful language. However, I realize quickly that the perception that I will leave behind after the outburst is not worth it. I have learned some effective techniques to deal with tough situations...like just walking away for a few min, taking 10 deep breaths slowly, exercise, hobbies such as myLot, reading, saying WHHHHOOOOO SSSSAAAAHHHH 3 times. Several things help me keep my cool, but the biggest deterant from exploding is the thought that people will perceive me as someone that looses control.
