Your first reaction usually isn’t your best response.
Next time you get a tricky message, resist the urge to reply immediately.
Instead, step away. Let it sit. Give yourself time to process it.
When you come back, draft your response. Then ask yourself:
Is this clear?
Is it constructive?
Could it be misinterpreted?
A few extra minutes can take the emotion out of it. It helps you focus on win-win solutions, not blame.
A well-thought-out reply always beats a heat-of-the-moment one.
Slow down. Respond better.
