Everyone must occasionally spend time interacting with people whom they deeply dislike and whose actions and words can be infuriating. Nevertheless, at times like these it is crucial to prepare yourself mentally and emotionally ahead of time, including figuring out how you will react to things the other person may do or say, setting firm boundaries for what words or behavior you cannot accept, and enlisting any allies you might need. It is also important to attend to your own physical and emotional welfare before, during and after dealing with a person who greatly upsets you.
Reflect on these key points:
- 1Purposely being around a person that stresses one demands the same preparation one gives a sports event; eat well, sleep well and center your mind prior to the event.
- 2You can mitigate the mental stress of being around someone you dislike by being aware of how your body acts and controlling that.
- 3Remember if a person’s behavior is upsetting you that their actions are not necessarily aimed at you, or even about you.
“Data has long shown that predictability and control (link is external) can lessen our physical stress response and our associated feelings of upset. Without being so rigid as to set yourself up to be thrown off if things don’t go exactly as planned, come up with a specific strategy that outlines what your interaction will be like.”
Read the full story: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/friendship-20/201712/8-tips-dealing-someone-you-cant-stand
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