How easily do you get irritated or offended? When you are under pressure, do you remain calm, or do you get angry and aggitated.... Are you a joy or a jerk... Why do people become irritable?
The 2 key reasons that people are irritable are Stress and Selfishness.
Stress: Stress weighs you down and drains your energy. It even weakens your health!!!! It is usually caused by overworking, overplaying and overspending. Other contributors are not getting enough rest, nutrition or excercise. We ALLOW these deficiencies in our lives and then we become irritalbe
Life is a marathon, not a sprint. You MUST balance, prioritize and pace yourself. We love to run full steam ahead, doing what feels right at the moment and then wonder why we are gasping for air, and ready to snap!!!! We "hardchargers" like to brag about how many hours we put in last week to feed our ego and pride. It is essential that you take one day a week as a "sabbath" . This will allow you time to refocus, recharge and give you some breathing room from the weekly grind.
Selfishness: This is the deeper reason you become irritable. Being easily angered is an indicator that a hidden area of selfishness or insecurity is present. Some of the signs are bitterness, this can be seen when you respond in a judgemental way. Greed for more money and possessions will frustrate you with unfilfilled desires. Pride leads you to act harshly in order to protect your ego and reputation.
We must learn to be grateful instead of greedy. To be content rather than rushing into more debt. Forgive instead of holding a grudge. Sometimes we need to be reminded to prioritize our family rather than sacrifice them for a promotion at work. If we can remember this, we will lower our stress and we will begin to respond to situations with patience and encouragement.
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