Dealing with hurting people (that hurt people)
John Maxwell has always played a great role in shaping my attitude in life and towards dealing with people. I finally got the chance to start re-reading the book "Winning With People" (and its workbook). I guess the timing is just right as there are so many things happening at this time and this book has given me much needed reflection.
One insight I learned is that who we are reflects how we see people. A fashionista will likely look at how the person dresses up herself immediately upon meeting her. A trusting person will view others as trustworthy.
Unfortunately, when we realize that those we trusted are not as trustworthy, instead of being disappointed, accept the reality that giving trust will not always entitle you to the same. In time, your intuition will sharpen and immediately know if a person is trustworthy or not even on the first meeting.
Whenever I get attacked by another person, I always try to remember the phrase "Hurting people hurt people and are easily hurt by them." As John Maxwell said, "When hurting people lash out, it is in response to what's happening inside them than what's happening around them. They feel or believe something negative within themselves. The problem is that those people who don't believe in themselves will never succeed, and they will also keep those around them from succeeding".
In dealing with hurting people, I learned from John Maxwell that:
- Not to take things personally
As those who tend to hurt people will find offense even where there's none given. For as long as you've done nothing wrong, then believe in oneself and not on what others say about you. - Look beyond the person for the problem
Always remember that hurting people overreact, over-exaggerate, and overprotect. When a person's reaction is out of line or larger than the issue at hand, the response is almost always about something else. - Look beyond the situation
Rise above the emotional turmoil that other people may create. - Do not add to their hurt
Forgive and move on. Be kind and gentle. Although from experience, most of them can't stand this kind of response.
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This is very insightful, Janette. It rings true like a church bell. I didn't know about Maxwell's book, but this is how I try to deal with people who hurt me -- that's why I can be very forgiving. I have my limits, though... but if I let myself go over the limit, then I defeat my own virtue.
Very well said Ms. Janette ;)
Let there be peace on the blogosphere!
Janette, Its also prudent to differentiate between an attack and criticism. I am not a virtuous person - I am a sinful man and aware of my short comings but I often find it useful to discern between the two - attack and criticism.
@juned - Thank you for the suggestion. I'll post something about criticism one of these days.
@pinoyblurker - yes, peace!
@blogie - at least you can look at them straight in the eye anytime and smile.
hahaha! i like the last one. forgive and move on. that has a sarcastic ring to it for me. because it had been my style ever since, but it annoys even more. if you get my drift.
anyway, it's better not to add wood to fire to stop it from spreading.
Hi Janette! Keep smiling.
You can't please everyone and it was good for you to react in a very positive way although you are hurt (though one can't help to react with sarcasm) instead of going "blogbastic". As with any rage/hurt/anger one just need to stop for a while and think.
I'm not here to point who's right or wrong but at least everybody learned their lessons. It would have been a different story had everybody had the positivity to react with a perceived negative story.
Hmmmm... I wonder if the leftist, rightist and centrist would act that way, but that's another story. Keep on blogging! :)
For as long as you've done nothing wrong, then believe in oneself and not on what others say about you.
That is so true. A lot has been said but at the end of the day - we alone have to live with ourselves, what we have done and the consequences that result because of it. I am very much an admirer of you and of your achievements. I am glad my husband is a fan and a friend of yours which has paved the way for me to know you.
I still say Cheers to you! :)
Amen.
I agree. In my line of work, I get hate-mail and lashed out too. But I learn that you really CAN'T please everyone. Whatever you do, someone will see it as wrong, inadequate or flawed. But if the majority agree and deep in your heart you (and those close to you) know that you did a good thing. Then all is well.
Cheers,
Mon
Its normal that people will hurt others some unknowingly and some really intentionally. So its up to you really how u will react.
For me I just keep quiet and whoever is the guilty party should eventually ask for forgiveness and if not I just forget about it.
Life is too short to deal with conflicts. I want to be happy in life and move on...same goes for everyone.
Janet:
That is why I only write about my kids (turning praning) and about my bday in my blogs. I dont want to write about earning money or being so philosophical about things. I just want to have a nice time.
Yung mga ibang tao kasi siniseryoso ng blogging, for me its just something I do for fun. So even if u comment something bad OK lang.
Its good you took other peoples comments positively. You go girl...
@andianka - I agree and was also observing the players.
@jove - I will. =)
@jim - actually this post is not related to it as I was twittering about my writing-in-progress of this before the intrigue came out.
@applesh - thanks. It is great to know who your real friends are.
@gmtristan - thanks. People will realize the real deal later on.
@febeth - life is too short indeed. Even in blogging, might as well use it for more worthwhile efforts.
Malu Fernandez will probably find this article very useful :)
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