1. Realize that you can’t please everyone – even Jesus had trouble with that … And there was a grumbling among the multitudes concerning Him; some were saying "He is a good man"; others were saying, "No, on the contrary, He leads the multitude astray." ~John 7:12
2. Difficult people thrive in the center of controversy … Like charcoal to hot embers and wood to fire, so is a contentious man to kindle strife. ~Prov. 26:21 Don’t be drawn into unnecessary situations. Misery really does love company!
3. Set clear personal boundaries for appropriate behavior with difficult people. Communicate with them in a gentle, but clear manner.
4. Never retaliate. In the mind of the difficult person, it justifies their behavior.
5. If you have a moment of rational communication with a difficult person, try to help them see how destructive their behavior is to themselves, their family and their career.
6. When a difficult person goes into attack mode or excessive defensiveness, recognize that it is useless to argue with them … Do not answer a fool according to his folly, lest you also be like him. ~Prov. 26:4
7. Learn to recognize when your defense mechanisms come up. Realize that getting defensive will only exacerbate the process of dealing with difficult people.
8. A difficult person’s behavior is really out of your control. Pray for them and let God deal with them … But I say to you love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you. ~Matt. 5:44
9. When you’re facing on-going communication problems with a difficult person, it’s often helpful to engage the help of a neutral third party to facilitate the process of better communication.
10. Pray about it and ask God to come into your life and help you solve this problem. God gives hope because God gives life. Never let anyone make you feel less than you are worth. Only God has the final say of your worth. Don't let anyone tell you otherwise. Hold your head up high and walk with confidence. Tomorrow will be a brighter day. You are a child of God. He will take of you. Believe it. Own it. It is yours. :)
Have a bright and cheerful day!
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