Dealing with Difficult People | by Madisyn Taylor We encounter a wide variety of people throughout our lives. Many of them touch us in some positive way. Occasionally, however, we encounter those individuals who, for whatever reason, can be difficult to deal with. Perhaps this person is a colleague or close friend that you feel is deliberately being obtuse, inviting in trouble, or doing foolish things that you find annoying. Sometimes, it may be possible to appease or avoid those people short term. Dealing with them in the long term, however, can be exhausting. The behavior of difficult people can even make you feel like losing your temper, but keep your cool. Staying calm is the first step, especially when you are ready to confront them. Avoiding a difficult person can improve impossible and not in your best interest, especially if you live or work together. Likewise, attempts to steer clear of them can become a source of stress and anxiety when they are a part of your social circle. When this is the case, it is best to kindly address the problem. Try not to let their actions or mood affect you. You also may want to try expressing your feelings directly. Tell to the person how their actions make you feel and encourage them toward a more positive course of action. Speak assertively, but respectfully, and don't portray yourself as a victim. Another approach for dealing with a difficult individual is to gain a deeper understanding of who that person is. Ask them why they do or say certain things. If you disagree with their motives, question them further so you can try and discover the root of their behaviors. In doing so, you may be able to gently shift their perceptions, or at least help them understand your point of view. You may want to think about what you want to say to a difficult person before you actually talk to them. If you can, avoid being judgmental or defensive, and try to approach the conversation objectively. If the person is open to the idea, try coming to an agreement. If approaching them fails, let it go and move on. There is no reason to let a difficult person or situation have power over your state of being. Remember that a lot can be accomplished when you take the time to listen and offer up alternative perspectives. | DailyOM Course Spotlight by Heather Chase Has your life lost its luster? Do you feel like you might be missing the beauty and wonder of life? Are you going through your daily routine feeling bored and unfulfilled? Would you like to feel more joyful and alive, but aren't quite sure how to start? This online retreat can help. Join award-winning author Heather Chase to shift from loneliness to connection and from dullness to delight as you learn to fall in love with life! Discover powerful insights and techniques for awakening to the miraculous wonders within you and all around you. Find more joy every day, and gain a richer experience of the mysterious, astounding gift of being alive. Top 10 DailyOM Courses 1. Fit and Fierce Over 40 2. 8 Week Whole Body Makeover! 3. A Year to Clear What is Holding You Back! 4. 7 Weeks to Self-Love 5. 21 Day Beginner Yoga 6. HIIT Yoga Fusion 7. How to Communicate Like a Buddhist 8. Release Yourself from Family Karma 9. 21 Days to Phenomenal Abdominals 10. Break the Grip of Past Lovers
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