Not a Good Week

I was rather productive this week, but I would still classify this as a bad week.
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Why?
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1. There was a lot of miscommunication.
2. I have not learned to listen effectively. I was only eager to provide solutions.
   
3. I was rather impatient and short-tempered. It was more my body language than anything else. I was argumentative.
4. I've bruised a lot of egos this week. I have to learn to let go and allow others to make mistakes.
   
5. I have to tell myself that winning an argument isn't always worth winning.
   

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There are 3 lessons that I want to force myself to practice from now on.

1. When at work, I will show my poker face. I must remain calm and unfazed, no matter how many pressing issues or stupid people I have to meet each day. I must drastically tone down my body language. One of my colleagues did mention that my body language was 'loud'. I brushed it off. However, now, a grand total of 3 people have given the same views. I believe there is some weight to what they say. I must try to change.
2. I must try very hard to develop patience. Listen. Listen. Listen. ONLY offer solutions when asked! Never assume.
   
3. I must develop the discipline to THINK before I speak. It really is easier said than done. It requires a lot of effort to HOLD...THINK...ARTICULATE... then SPEAK.

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Hope it works out.