Put things into perspective

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Put things into perspective

means: to step back and look at a situation more calmly and realistically, instead of only through the emotions of the moment.

Examples:

1- When she made a mistake during her presentation, she felt terrible — until she put it into perspective and remembered that one bad moment wouldn’t define her career.

2-  She felt anxious about a decision, but after asking herself how she would feel about it in the long run, she put it into perspective and found calm.

Transcript

Hello and welcome to our weekend episode of Daily English, where we explore a psychological or philosophical concept that helps us live and think better — and connect it to a meaningful expression in English. Today’s concept helps you create emotional distance and clarity before reacting and making decisions.

It’s called the 10–10–10 Rule, and it invites us to pause and ask ourselves three simple questions before making a decision or reacting:

 How will this affect me in 10 minutes? 📆 How will it affect me in 10 months?
 📅And how will it affect me in 10 years?

This method was introduced by Suzy Welch, an American author and former editor of the Harvard Business Review.

Imagine Someone you respect makes a harsh comment about your work. Your whole body tightens. You replay their words again and again. But in 10 months, you may see that their feedback helped you grow. And in 10 years — you probably won’t even remember what they said.

You hesitate to say “yes” to something meaningful because you're worried about what people will think. In 10 minutes, staying quiet feels safer. In 10 months, that opportunity might be gone. And in 10 years — you may still wonder, “What if I’d been a little braver?”

Why does this help Because when emotions feel big, we often treat the moment as if it will last forever. But when we briefly step into the future, our feelings soften — and our decisions become wiser. So Next time something feels overwhelming, quietly ask yourself:
 “Will this still matter later?” Sometimes, that one thought is enough to help you respond more calmly.

Our relevant expression of the day is: “Put things into perspective.” It means: to step back and look at a situation more calmly and realistically, instead of only through the emotions of the moment.

Listen to these examples:

 When she made a mistake during her presentation, she felt terrible — until she put it into perspective and remembered that one bad moment wouldn’t define her career.

 She felt anxious about a decision, but after asking herself how she would feel about it in the long run, she put it into perspective and found calm.

So next time something feels heavy, pause… ask yourself the 10–10–10 questions…
 and gently, put it into perspective.

💬 Is there something you’re worried about right now that may not matter as much in the future? How would it feel if you put it into perspective? I’d love to hear from you. Have a peaceful and meaningful weekend 
 See you tomorrow.