Why do I get upset over the smallest things?
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Why do I get upset over the smallest things?
Many people who overreact tend to overthink situations that don’t go their way, leaving them incapable of thinking about anything else. Overreacting can affect their happiness to the point that it gets in the way of things they really want to do.
What are the things that bother you?
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- Using your phone while talking to someone.
- Not muting your background noise during meetings.
- Wearing too much perfume or cologne.
- Using all caps.
- Putting your bag down on a seat.
- Humblebragging.
- Not standing to one side on an escalator.
- Starting an order with, “Can I get a…?”
What’s the one thing that annoys you the most?
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- Talking loudly on the phone in quiet spaces.
- Not cleaning up after yourself.
- Painting or filing your nails in public.
- When your jewelry keeps clanking on your desk while working.
- Being overly nosy.
- Having a conversation in the middle of a busy area.
How do you ignore small things?
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- Just. Stop.
- Focus on the breath.
- Visualize something that doesn’t make you anxious.
- Use cues to remind you to be mindful.
- Rely on a someone you trust.
Why do I lash out?
What just happened? Psychologists call it displaced aggression, but most of us recognize it as the kick-the-dog effect. Anger and frustration in one part of life can lead us to lash out at innocent people (or pets) in another. The key is rumination, a destructive—and common—mental habit.
What are little things that annoy you?
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- Really slow people in grocery store aisles.
- Cars that don’t turn off their blinkers.
- When you post a funny tweet and like three people unfollow you.
- When the lady in front of you at the store is returning and exchanging things.
- Gratuitous gym selfies.
How do you not get upset over little things in a relationship?
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- For the person who is angry/annoyed: Do: be mindful about when you are starting to get annoyed.
- Do: figure out why this small thing bothers you so much.
- Do: Be mindful of your tone.
- Do: Take the ask seriously.