Don't Let 'em Change You

Let's talk about being petty. Is it a choice or can you be forced into it? Sometimes you are surrounded by people in your life (be it at work, school, home, etc) that make it their mission to make you miserable. They go out of their way to be difficult. And, then you get backed into a corner and have to defend yourself. Some people over my career keep a CYA folder at work. I also thought that was silly. They would keep notes, dates, times, things that were said. They keep emails and write logs of others activities. I never quite understood the need. But, I think as time goes on and you gain more experiences, you suddenly think those people weren't so crazy after all. Do you change or just open your eyes? Has the paranoia set in so deeply that you can't see clearly? Or has the fog lifted and you suddenly have clarity?

Ok, I had a bad day at work. I think the next move on my part is self preservation. But, what direction is that? My Mom once told me not to let them change you. "Never let 'em change you, Kim. You're too good of a person." In a way, I think that best way to fight back and not let them win.....Don't Let 'em Change you.