Dealing with Difficult People…

So often I speak about walking away from people when they threaten your vibe or energy…but what happens when you can’t walk away, when circumstances demand interaction…e.g. I manage a team of people I inherited; I have to interact…and despite whatever thoughts I may have on someone’s character I have to be fair to every individual…but as I said before you often know what you are dealing with, so much should not catch you offguard and you tailor your responses to protect your peace. Never let someone take so much control that they drag you into something where you are reacting quickly without thought…you control your reactions…I’m not saying this is easy; sometimes people tell me things and I feel the fit of fire rise through me…I don’t give it an immediate reaction…I take a deep breath (sometimes a deep breath can help so much because it gives a moment’s pause) and then I respond…one or two difficult people are manageable…a constant onslaught may be a case for changing your environment…