What Not to Say When You are Mad

When you are stressed or irritated by someone, you might start your sentences with words that are judgy and hurtful. This video summarizes some of the common ways we sabotage conversations based on an article by James Detert in the Harvard Business Review called, Words and Phrases to Avoid in a Difficult Conversation. I think it should have been titled, What You Should Never Say When You Are Mad. Here are some phrases I am hoping to catch before they fall out of my mouth and what you might say instead.