Toolkit - Serene

Posted by Jerry Lopper Oct 2, 2006

Welcome to Personal Development Toolkit, a new feature appearing every Monday. Each week, Personal Development Toolkit will feature a one word tool you can use to construct additions to your personal growth and development. Each week's toolkit will include a brief description of the tool and a suggestion for using it.

Definition: Serene is a state of utter calm. Think refusal to be anxious, angry, or annoyed. Enjoy the peace and calm of being serene and the knowledge that serenity not only feels good but is good for your health too.

Example: Chaos swirled around her, yet Caroline remained serene. She watched with interest as tempers flared and accusations were hurled by everyone else. Yet she remained serene knowing that this too would pass.

This Week: Accept the challenge of remaining serene regardless of the chaos that might surround you. If you feel yourself getting caught up in a drama at home or work, remember to take deep, slow breaths, expelling anxiety and anger with each breath. Remember, this too shall pass.