People Can Be A Pain

Ok, we have all worked with people who make us think, “who the hell raised you?” Do these people have any regard for others or are we just objects to them? I have worked in three different industries with people and they never change. You can try your hardest but there are always going to be people who are just unhappy. The important thing is to not make it personal. I know this is easier said than done and it is advice that everyone gives, however, there is a lot of truth in it.

We have no clue where people are coming from. It is so easy to think that a person is rude, lazy, or overall a terrible person. This is where our attribution bias comes in. Where we make errors when evaluating a person’s characteristics based on singular events while completely ignoring situational factors. The person could be going through a death, or Murphy’s law, everything that can go wrong will go wrong.

In situations like these, be the bigger person and try not to make it personal when someone treats you with a poor attitude. It’s ok to remove yourself from the situation and take a minute for yourself. And it’s ok to take a step back and take a breath. We’re all human and despite what I say, it is so easy to let other’s poor control over their emotions get to you. So do what you need to do to keep yourself sane. And make sure to surround yourself with a strong support system, whether that be family and friends or professional help. There is always someone willing to listen and help you. You just need to ask.

Thank you for tuning in to my rambles of life and the little lessons I learn as I make my way through it.