Yesterday was a long day for me. I had to go for a workshop after school, followed by rushing off to Singapore Conference Hall for the band’s SYF rehearsal. I attempted to do a bit of marking in the concert hall, but eventually decided to just sit back and listen to the 2 pieces played by the band.

Casually flipping through my magazine at the same time, I came across this column that I found it worthwhile to share on my blog.

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Tame Your Tongue 

Your muzzle can get you into unnecessary trouble. Here are three ways you can spare yourself a bruising from the Cuss Control Academy (www.cusscontrol.com). 

Stop Complaining

Seriously, no one wants to hear it. So, don’t whine over things you can’t influence and adopt a calm and rational approach to workable problematic situations. Others will admire you for your cool.

Practise Being Patient

The next time you’re stuck in a queue or in traffic, ask yourself if losing those extra minutes really matter. It doesn’t. Use the time to think on stuff you normally don’t have the time to think about - like where to go on yout next vacation.

Stop Swearing Casually

You won’t win any arguments by swearing. You won’t prove that you’re smart or glib. And you won’t earn respect or admiration. Not the best way to get hired, promoted, or romantically connected. 

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Well, I guess if all of us do our best to conform to these 3 attributes, there would be a great improvement in the interpersonal relationship among friends and colleagues. So if we aren’t already practising the above habits, why not put in a little more effort?

**I don’t know how many bandits would actually read this, but I do hope that you all could stay motivated for the SYF competition. Though scoldings from the instructors could be harsh, they meant well. And I could see a vast improvement compared to weeks ago. I enjoyed watching you all perform. To those who might not get a chance to join this year’s SYF, don’t feel dejected. There are always more events to look forward to, and you will get your chance to shine!