Watch external influences and how they affect you internally. If a co-worker is having a bad day, don’t let your day take the same route. If you’ve started with a great day let it end that way–despite what someone else around you is experiencing. It is not okay for someone else’s bad day to ruin yours, either show a sense of humor and laugh it off or remind yourself you’re in charge of your emotional responses. If you’re a prime target for people to come and complain, try curbing the temptation by politely saying you have a project or business that needs attention.
The more you understand yourself, the more you’re in control. If you’re easily set off by other people, adapting your response may be very helpful in bringing about the outcomes you want. If someone at work always seems to know exactly what buttons to push and you’re left wondering how it is you lose control or are easily set off, try adjusting your approach. Allowing others to set you off essentially says someone
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