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Two Strategies About Drama For Inner Peace

By Gary Woltal

Real Estate Agent with Keller Williams Realty 0575737

December 10, 2014 01:11 AM

Disconnect Drama I think we would all agree in a turbulent world of business and life in general we could add more inner peace to feel better. Two strategies (best you can) to calm things down with DRAMA of others you may find yourself in:

1. DISENGAGE after you feel the confrontation heating up. You don't have to go on and on with people with a fight. Say your final words and leave it at that.

2. With argumentative, critical, or rude people, listen or read what they have to say, then CHOOSE to let it be.

The mere act of avoiding the controversy is one of pick your battles. Sometimes PEACE is more important for YOUR life than fighting over who is MORE right.

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Francine Viola

Coldwell Banker Evergreen Olympic Realty, Olympia WA - Olympia, WA

REALTOR®, In Tune with your Real Estate Needs

Couldn't agree more, and I'm fortunate I've been learning this for a while!

Dec 10, 2014 01:16 AM

Elyse Berman, PA

Boca Raton, FL
Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - W...

St. George, UT

Lisa Friedman

Great American Dream Realty - Essex, VT

35 Years of Real Estate Experience!

My problem is that I find it difficult to disengage when I don't feel like I've gotten to say my piece or have my side heard. I feel that it is always fair to have both parties be able to speak their point of view.

Dec 10, 2014 01:34 AM

Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - W...

St. George, UT

Noah Seidenberg

Coldwell Banker - Evanston, IL

Chicagoland and Suburbs (800) 858-7917

Excellent words Gary. You are very right here. When these situations come up it it too easy to fly off the handle and you will never get anywhere by joining in with the drama. I often search for inner peace and your post is a huge help to me today.

Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can!

Red Rock Real Estate (435) 632-9374 - St. George, UT

St. George Utah Area Residential Sales Agent

THAT is the HONEST truth Gary! There are some things worth standing up and fighting for but you can't change others to suit your needs or wants.

Dec 10, 2014 01:47 AM

John McCormack, CRS

Albuquerque Homes Realty - Albuquerque, NM

Honesty, Integrity, Results, Experienced. HIRE Me!

Well I knew I was drawn to read your post today Gary. It's just what I needed. Yesterday I was asked to do something that I knew would bring me a lot of stress and there would be a lot of drama on the other end. I simply said I will not put myself in this situation. The person called me a name that really stung but I knew I'd be better off in the long run without them. Thanks for the reinforcement to stay clear of negativity.

Debbie

Dec 10, 2014 03:07 AM

Paul S. Henderson, REALTOR®, CRS

Fathom Realty Washington LLC - Tacoma, WA

South Puget Sound Washington Agent/Broker!

When I disengage I feel peace until the person follows me into my time out area Gary Woltal . You would think they would take a victory lap instead of pressing the subject further ...

Dec 10, 2014 04:30 AM

Sharon Lee

Sharon Lee's Virtual Assistance - Jonesborough, TN

Retired and loving life

Peace of mind is definitely worth it in the long run. That is why we need to choose our battles wisely

Dec 10, 2014 04:37 AM

Elyse Berman, PA

LoKation Real Estate - Boca Raton, FL

Boca Raton FL (561) 716-7824

Great advice, Gary. Totally agree with you on this one.

Dec 10, 2014 09:01 AM

Tom White

Franklin Homes Realty LLC (615) 495-0752 or www.FranklinHomesRealty.com - Franklin, TN

Franklin Homes Realty LLC, Franklin TN

Gary, with some people you just know they don't want to listen to both sides of a discussion--only their side. It's just not worth it...

Dec 10, 2014 10:18 AM

Chris Ann Cleland

Long and Foster Real Estate - Gainesville, VA

Associate Broker, Bristow, VA

I felt myself engaging in row the other day with someone and thought, "Why am I am even bothering?" They don't care what I think and they are never going to change. Let it go.

Dec 12, 2014 01:57 AM

Donna Foerster

HomeSmart Realty Group - Parker, CO

Metro Denver Real Estate Assistant

Amen Gary. I don't need any more struggles or drama in my life. I've been doing my best over the last few days to be calm and or just be. There's no need to get caught up in being right.

Dec 12, 2014 02:32 PM

Robert Vegas Bob Swetz

Las Vegas, NV

Hello Gary ... very well said, walk away and or leave it be

Dec 13, 2014 06:40 AM

Robert Vegas Bob Swetz

Las Vegas, NV

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