--- title: Dealing with Difficult People description: Learn to deal with difficult people by becoming aware of triggers, putting up mental barriers, reflecting on values, and creating an action plan. image: https://unleashyouramazing.com/hubfs/Canva%20images/Canva%20Design%20DAFcYddpbI0.png --- [Skip to content](https://unleashyouramazing.com/blog/dealing-with-difficult-people#main-content) [![](https://unleashyouramazing.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Unleash%20Your%20Amazing%20Logo%20black.png?width=3749&height=2727&name=Unleash%20Your%20Amazing%20Logo%20black.png)](https://unleashyouramazing.com/faith-on-the-journey) - [Home](https://unleashyouramazing.com/) Show submenu for Home - [About](https://unleashyouramazing.com/about) - [Blog](https://unleashyouramazing.com/blog) - Programs Show submenu for Programs - [Assessments](https://unleashyouramazing.com/assessments) - [Career Design Overview](https://unleashyouramazing.com/career-design-overview) - [Integrated Life](https://unleashyouramazing.com/coaching) - [Human Design Readings](https://unleashyouramazing.com/karmic-shelf) - [Workshops](https://unleashyouramazing.com/workshops) - [Podcast](https://unleashyouramazing.com/leadership) Open main navigation Close main navigation - [Home](https://unleashyouramazing.com/) Show submenu for Home - [About](https://unleashyouramazing.com/about) - [Blog](https://unleashyouramazing.com/blog) - Programs Show submenu for Programs - [Assessments](https://unleashyouramazing.com/assessments) - [Career Design Overview](https://unleashyouramazing.com/career-design-overview) - [Integrated Life](https://unleashyouramazing.com/coaching) - [Human Design Readings](https://unleashyouramazing.com/karmic-shelf) - [Workshops](https://unleashyouramazing.com/workshops) - [Podcast](https://unleashyouramazing.com/leadership) - [Schedule a Call](https://unleashyouramazing.com/meetings/tebright) [Schedule a Call](https://unleashyouramazing.com/meetings/tebright) Mar 13, 2023, 9:15:00 AM # Dealing with Difficult People ![Picture of Tammy Ebright](https://unleashyouramazing.com/hs-fs/hubfs/me.png?width=50&name=me.png) [Tammy Ebright](https://unleashyouramazing.com/blog/author/tammy-ebright) Share: [facebook-f icon](http://www.facebook.com/share.php?u=https://unleashyouramazing.com/blog/dealing-with-difficult-people) [linkedin-in icon](http://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=true&url=https://unleashyouramazing.com/blog/dealing-with-difficult-people) [Twitter icon](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?url=https://unleashyouramazing.com/blog/dealing-with-difficult-people) [pinterest-p icon](http://pinterest.com/pin/create/link/?url=https://unleashyouramazing.com/blog/dealing-with-difficult-people) [envelope icon](mailto:?body=https://unleashyouramazing.com/blog/dealing-with-difficult-people) Dealing with difficult people is something that we all have ![Canva Design DAFcYddpbI0](https://unleashyouramazing.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Canva%20images/Canva%20Design%20DAFcYddpbI0.png?width=615&height=346&name=Canva%20Design%20DAFcYddpbI0.png)to face at some point in our lives. Whether it's a co-worker, a friend, or even a family member, there are always going to be people that challenge us in some way. In this blog post, we will focus on how to deal with the people in our lives that have been really challenging to work with, as mentioned in the provided content. The first step in dealing with difficult people is to become aware of our triggers. When we know what sets us off, we can better prepare ourselves to handle those situations. It's important to understand that when someone says something hurtful or mean, it's a reflection of who they are, not of who we are as a person. This can be a difficult concept to accept, but it's crucial in developing resilience when dealing with difficult people. One technique that can be helpful is to put up mental barriers when we know we're going to be around someone who brings us down. Imagine putting on an invisible bubble around yourself to protect yourself from their negativity. This is not about being defensive or confrontational, but rather being mentally prepared to handle the situation. Another technique is to practice going "gray rock." This means being emotionally numb and not reacting when someone says something hurtful or triggering. When we don't engage, we become less of a challenge for that person to be abusive towards. Eventually, they'll move on to someone else who will give them the reaction they're seeking. It's also important to reflect on our values and how they guide us in our interactions with difficult people. Knowing our values can help us make decisions that align with our principles and allow us to stay true to ourselves. Reflecting on our values can also help us identify areas for growth and improvement. Creating an action plan can also be helpful in dealing with difficult people. This plan should outline specific steps we can take to address the situation and move forward in a positive direction. It's important to remember that we can't control other people's behavior, but we can control how we respond to it. In conclusion, dealing with difficult people can be challenging, but it's important to remember that we have the power to control our own reactions and responses. 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