There is a time to be a nice person and there is a time to say enough is enough. Not everyone will have a heart of gold like you do. Not everyone is willing to give you the world or even attempt to buy you a key chain of it. But when is it fair for you to talk up or walk away? It’s a no-brainer. When you’ve had enough!
In my opinion, I am a calm person, I don’t get angry easily, I don’t give up on people easily either. I always find reasons to try, no matter how much it hurts. I guess it’s the noble thing to do. But it doesn’t always pay to be noble.
Have you ever been in a situation, where you had to really shout at someone or a group of people, or you had to cut people off? In that moment, you feel different because that is something you are unlikely to do, yet when you shouted; you got the result you wanted or when you cut that person off, you got a peace of mind. I remembered when I had to curse out some workers at KFC because when I was being calm, they refused to listen, but as soon I started making a scene, I was attended to immediately, sounds familiar? *Shake my head*, I know it does.
But it’s unhealthy to wait until the point when your cup is full and running over.
When you are at your breaking point:
- Close your Eyes and Breathe. I personally don’t think the countdown in your head and clenching your fists works at all. Lol, it’s only building me up to hit someone, but when I close my eyes; all actions and outcomes flash into my mind and therefore, I choose my most appropriate action.
- Do what is necessary. As mentioned earlier. With every action there is a reaction. Compare all your possible responses on how to handle your situation. Choose the response you see fit and brace for the consequence.
- Pray and move on. You’ve had enough. So, you knew it’s been a long time coming.
- Walk Away or Talk Up… Protect your sanity from the person(s) that wants to take it. Don’t stay quiet in a toxic environment. Speak up and walk away. But sometimes, if you’re lucky; speak up and watch things change.
My advise in being selfless in a selfish world. You don’t have to become stone cold. You just have to know when it’s time to act stone cold. Protect You.
I hope these tips are helpful. Here to Help😊.
Great. Keep going
Well said. I personally am a fan of getting rid of toxic people. Now I know how lizards feel when shedding their old skin