10 ways to add value when you’re annoyed
This is typically useful during meetings or when someone above you gets too bossy. Instead of pouting or shutting down try these ideas.
1. Remember Victor Frankl’s line “what does my life expect from me today.”
2. Other people’s behavior has nothing to do with you so keep on keeping on
3. Find someone who needs your help
4. Recenter and retain your energy for when you’re in a better mood
5. Keep quiet and listen
You may learn something that is valuable to you
6. If it’s in a meeting focus on getting on the most influential person’s wave length
7. Evaluate what is annoying other people and refer to it
8. Do a post-mortem and make a list of ways to defuse annoyances
9. Remember to smile
It's good for defusing negativity
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