Take a moment right now to do a short self-assessment.  

• What emotion are you feeling right now?  Does it feel more like anger or annoyance?  Fear, worry, or apprehension?  Sadness or despair?  Happiness, appreciation, or love? 
• What thoughts and perceptions are causing or triggering this feeling?
• How well are you aligned with your core values and guiding principles?
• Do you even know what your core values are? And if so, do you sometimes find yourself feeling like a fish out of water – misaligned with what you value most?

Contemplate what your most common tendencies are when dealing with challenging situations  These are all questions designed to help you become more aware of what drives you, what frustrates you, and what influence you have on others:

• Do you work well under pressure, or do you become anxious?
• Do you welcome honest feedback, or does it make you feel uncomfortable?
• Are you mindful of your strengths and limitations and are you using this awareness to make better choices?
• How do other people feel about you?
• How do you know this?