Be honest; are there certain friends or family members that, although you love unconditionally, you find yourself avoiding them because you don’t have sufficient energy levels at that moment to deal with their drama? You may even say out loud that you don’t have time for any more drama in your life – but how can you be sure you’re not the cause of your drama?
5 Signs You’re the Cause of Your Drama
#1 You’re a poor communicator.
You don’t read emails or texts thoroughly, so you reply irrelevantly or misinterpret the message entirely. Making a snide comment in response or responding without answering the question is a massive frustration to others. Pick up the phone before you jump the gun. Otherwise, this ongoing behavior leads to people avoiding communication with you -and there’s no place for that in the workplace.
#2 You take everything the wrong way.
Not everyone thinks the way you do. If you read ill intentions from almost every communication you receive from one colleague or friend in particular, or from several, consider what the common denominator is here – you! It’s exhausting dealing with people who continuously take everything the wrong way. Your hostile responses are the source of drama – you are the person being avoided. You are the drama.
#3 It’s never your fault.
You know deep down you’re not pulling your weight or doing a good enough job in a friendship or work role, yet you become fiercely defensive against any criticism. Reflect on your behavior – are you truly blameless? If not, make amends.
#4 You love to speak badly about people.
Everyone talks and gossips at times, but there’s a particularly sinister air around those who choose to frequently bad mouth everyone around them, from their colleagues to their friends. When those words come back around to bite you, there is no one to blame but yourself – you are the source of the drama.
#5 You can’t take ownership of your failures.
If various people are annoyed at you, it’s usually for a reason – you! Take ownership of your mistakes, behavior, and shortcomings before you find yourself with very few people willing to give you the time of day.
