I'm hoping you all get off to a good start for the beginning of your week. A delayed start for work is always a good beginning for me. Do you have meetings coming up this week? Family stuff? Anything pressing? Here is a good quote for that. "When people push your buttons - replace them with boundaries." Does that happen to you? Why is that? That's a hard one.
Do people do that to us or do we allow it or is it a combination. When we are in a situation with a boss we need to do what they say because she or he is well....the boss. But just because someone is in a position of power over us it does not mean that we allow that person to walk all over us. There are definitely polite ways that let someone know we are not a doormat. We are not there to be walked on or over.
It's tough especially when someone IS in a higher rung of the ladder than you but what you have in common with that person is exactly that. You are both people who deserve mutual respect. No need to be rude or demeaning but respectful and kind about it. You know the exact moment when someone is pushing your buttons too. When that happens you need to take a REALLY deep breath and let the other side know that whatever words are coming forth are simply not OK.
Done in a respectful manner no matter who is doing the pushing will back off. I speak from experience on this as well. Just so you know, I do have good ideas but they also come from life experience. It is so much easier to just "take it," but when you are seething inside then it really is NOT OK.
This is a big life lesson as this is one of these things that can be really hard for some of us. Here's a tip. Practice a conversation in a mirror. No, it's not silly. When you see yourself face to face you realize that no one, not even yourself can push you around. Don't allow it.....EVER. You are too important. Your opinion matters and most of all so do your feelings! Have a wonderful Monday everyone!~Love, Amy
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