Rational people are guided by logic and reason in their actions, not emotions. Reasonable behavior involves the rejection of spontaneous reactions and the ability to anticipate the development of events after taking a step.
Instructions
Step 1
Learn to control your emotions in dealing with the people around you. If someone has offended or insulted you, do not rush to get into a fight. Count to ten, take a few deep breaths. Conduct the dialogue in a calm, business-like manner.
Step 2
Try to give thoughtful answers. If you are faced with a difficult or uncomfortable question, ask the other person for some time to think. In some cases, tactfully avoiding the conversation is the smartest solution.
Step 3
Lay out "on the shelves" the phenomena you observe, look for cause-and-effect relationships in them. The ability to ask the right questions will help you with this. Questions in themselves stimulate thinking, make you look for an answer.
Step 4
Don't take anything for granted. Subject all information that comes to you, subject to careful critical analysis. Challenge common stereotypes in society.
Step 5
Before making any decision, think about the consequences it will have. Weigh all the "pros" and "cons" of this or that choice. Feel free to ask more experienced people for advice.
Step 6
As you scan newspapers and magazines, highlight key points and facts. Summarize messages, summarize what was said or read. Filter out unnecessary and insignificant information.
Step 7
Plan your activities. List everything you want to do point by point. Estimate the resources you have (time, money, knowledge, etc.). Allocate resources according to your priorities. It is wise to write down the names and contacts of people - it is difficult to predict whose help you might need.
