My prayer this morning was that no matter the struggle, I will remain the same. I pray for my enemies as well, but I knew I needed to make an attitude adjustment when it comes to the people I HAVE to deal with on a regular basis 🤪
So, my intention (regardless of how I’m feeling or they’re acting) is to be more intentional in my engagement with those who choose to act negatively.
I also remember that others may not understand I’m an introvert by nature who is bold when she speaks. So, I came up with a few things to help me on this journey. Because I don’t want to miss out on any opportunities or blessings that may be presented.
✅ The first thing I do is take a deep breath or pause before I say/do anything. This helps me to replay the words in my head again before I allow them to travel through my lips. It also helps me to visualize the outcome of my movements before I make a move.
✅ The second thing I do is remember that the response I’m getting isn’t always personal. If you know there was no tension in your last encounter with the person, you shouldn’t automatically assume the reaction you’re getting is tailor-made for you. You could be the scapegoat for what’s going on with them. I had a co-worker to accuse me of being passive aggressive. I was so offended, and wondered where the accusation came from considering I was supplying them with helpful information at the time. It took me a minute, but I realized that they had to be viewing the way I communicated as passive aggressive because of something that had nothing to do with me. At that point, I could let it go.
✅ The third thing I consider is that some people have poor communication skills. Let’s face it, everyone is not social. Some people are not just introverts, they don’t like being around people. And in some situations (like a workplace environment), they know they can’t avoid people altogether, and they’re awkward when they communicate.
So, let’s do better with our own attitudes, and leave others to worry about themselves. Don’t take it personal. It just might be one of them days.
~~FLOWing
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