
Are You Taking Things Too Personally?
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June 18, 2022 by ChristinaV | For Seniors

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Do you tend to take things too personally and wind up getting your feelings hurt? Taking things personally does not bode well for us in relationships with our spouse, children, friends, or work associates. Habitually taking another person’s words or actions personally may be because we believe that person is intentionally referring to us in some way and we read negative intent in what they are saying or doing. When we do this, we give that person all of the power and take away our own, by putting our feelings at the mercy of others, regardless of whether they meant to attack you personally or not. Every time we interact with others; we listen to, acknowledge, and interpret their words. We can take what they are saying personally or just let it go. What others say and do has no bearing upon us and is based upon their experiences, emotions, and perceptions in life. If you attempt to take what they do or say personally, you may end up feeling hurt without reason. It is essentially like throwing away your own happiness. When we realize that what others say or do is “their stuff” and not ours, it is easier to let go of comments they may have made. Perhaps they have just been having a bad day and are venting or lashing out to make themselves feel better, and their comments have been made with no ill will or intent toward us. Their opinions and comments have more to do with what is going on within themselves and nothing to do with us. What others say and do is motivated by who they are their own baggage in life. People take their emotional habits with them throughout life. In other words, if they have a critical nature, they will always find something to criticize. If they are emotionally angry, they will find a reason to be angry wherever they are. Conversely, if they live their life in appreciation, they will always find something to appreciate. They are thinking, reacting, and feeling in the way they always do. It is not about you. Here are a few suggestions on how to handle situations in which you believe someone’s actions or negative comments are personal to you:
In the end, while it is easy to take things personally, you should never let anyone’s perceptions or actions affect how you see yourself or your self-worth. Your life is your own and it is up to you to determine and develop your own value and sense of well-being. |
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