How Annoying People Can Help You Grow

How Annoying People Can Help You Grow

 

Some people are so annoying. You know those people who talk all the time? Or, the people who brag about their lives? Who really cares?! Actually, you should care. The reality is, if someone annoys you, there is an opportunity for you to discover more about yourself. As you learn about yourself, and find areas for development, you will notice your self-esteem rising.

On the outside, it appears that the woman in the office who talks about her family, job and home all the time is doing nothing but bragging. But take time to see exactly why her stories irritate you. Perhaps, you feel that you should be married by now, you should have received that promotion last year, or that you wish you could save better to get that dream home you want.

 

 

The initial perception is that she is bragging but perhaps more of a reality is that she highlights a fault or a limitation within you- and quite frankly, that irks you. Instead of taking the situation at face value and just coming to the conclusion that she is bragging, reflect inward and see exactly why she annoys you and see if this is an opportunity for you to work on an area within your life. Focusing on our personal limitations and faults is not easy to think about, let alone explore and work on.

Maybe the bragger in the office is a bit annoying, but at the same time, maybe you are able to notice that you do have a problem with spending money and not saving. Use this awareness as a way to design a plan of action for you to begin saving. As you save, you will boost your self-esteem and confidence in yourself and soon have a home of your own to “brag” about

 

This week’s challenge: As things or people irritate you, reflect inward and try to find out an underlying reason as to why you are annoyed. If you are open to discovering why you are irritated, work to see if the reason is an opportunity for you to work on a particular area within your life. 

Dr. Jaime Kulaga is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Motivational Speaker. She is the author of "The SuperWoman's Guide to Super Fulfillment: Step-by-Step Strategies to Create Work-Life Balance." She is the inspirational founder of the nationally known SuperWoman Workshops. Dr. Kulaga has been featured internationally for her expertise in Work-Life Balance. http://www.mindfulrehab.com