Challenging people are everywhere. They might be having a bad day and take out their frustration on you, or they might just have a bad attitude that comes through when they interact with others. Learning how to be kind and deal with challenging people more effectively can benefit you throughout your lifetime.
The first step is making sure you’re in a healthy emotional state before you encounter difficult people. Taking time to care for yourself ensures your needs are met, so you’ll be better equipped to respond to people in a more positive way. Identify ways to strengthen your self-confidence to reduce the risk of allowing angry, mean people to offend you. You can also focus on empathy in your emotional studies, as learning to empathize can help you identify how another person feels and put yourself in their situation.
When you’re in a situation with a difficult person, take deep breaths to slow your heart rate and spread a feeling of calm throughout your body. Breathing exercises and meditation can also help you reduce anxiety in the moment. Use what you’ve learned about empathy to try to understand why that person is reacting in a certain way, and you may find it easier to identify with their feelings.
Managing relationships with challenging people can make your life easier and more fulfilling. With the right combination of empathy, kindness, and support, some of those difficult people soften and become friendlier.
Sources: Lifehack, Business Insider
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