Adopting Joy

Tips on how to deal with difficult people. We all can be difficult sometimes as well. How to recognize difficult people and protect your self. Easy tips and tools for everyone.

Show Notes

How to love your life-the secrets to adopting joy 00:33
How change or stress can make somebody difficult temporarily? 02:07
You can’t control difficult people; you can only control how you react. 02:07
Why is it important to understand the behavior patterns of difficult people? 04:43
Why you shouldn’t argue with overly aggressive or excessively difficult people? 05:23
Do not take the behavior of difficult people personally. 06:04
Why “complainers” have an excessive need to be liked? 07:00
How to be tactfully direct with “complainers” at work?  07:28
How to deal with a “know-it-all” person? 09:51
Dealing with difficult people while working in customer service. 11:50
How to deal with an “exploder”? 12:38
Dealing with “sniper” people; accusing you of having no sense of humor. 13:54
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  The “gossips”. Why do people gossip? 16:45
Sixteen reasons why difficult people are difficult; contributing factors. 19:20
Seven quick steps for dealing with difficult people. 24:58
Be decent; one of the secrets of adopting joy. 28:11

What is Adopting Joy?

The Adopting Joy podcast was created to help you overcome adversity, follow your fate, and find joy, so you can create your best life. Join Colleen Seward Ryan as she shares inspirational insights and actionable tips, tools, and techniques on topics like dealing with difficult people, how to get and stay motivated, transforming your past into your purpose, inspiring dog stories, and more.
An international speaker and author, Colleen has entertained thousands with her energetic and inspirational keynotes in 48 states and six countries. She loves helping others overcome adversity, deal with difficult people and elevate their confidence. Colleen has made it her mission to inspire others to transform their struggles into successes