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From Easy to Love, Difficult to Discipline by Becky A. Bailey:

Week One

ATTITUDE SHIFT: Harnessing the Power of Perception
REASON: To own your own upset.
DISCIPLINE SKILL: Composure
VALUE: Integrity

* Remind yourself, "whomever is in charge of my feelings is in charge of me." Take back your power by owning your own upset. to own your own upset, say to yourself, "each day, each hour, every moment, i choose the sounds i want to hear, the sights i want to see, and the actions i want to focus on."

COMPOSURE: Living the values you want your child to develop.
* when you are upset, say to yourself, " i am willing to see this situation differently." then, use one of the Seven Powers for Self Control on yourself before you use one of the Seven Basic Discipline Skills with your child. remember, discipline yourself first, and your children second.