Dear Sir/Madam,
My name is Liu and I am a psychological coach and listener. I hope this message finds you well.
Best regards,
My perspective may be limited and subjective. I believe that the value of asking questions and providing answers lies in the opportunity to gain multiple perspectives, which can facilitate divergent thinking and help us gain a deeper understanding of ourselves and our own, self-consistent answers. The ultimate goal is to enable ourselves to find a harmonious way of getting along with ourselves and the world.
When waiting in line, if someone cuts in front of me, I experience a certain level of anxiety. While I may not always express it, I find myself compelled to intervene to get them to stop. In activities with an established process, if someone does not respect the process and causes significant disruption and inefficiency, I become frustrated. Although I do not speak up, I find myself questioning why they are not following the established rules.
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As a result, feelings of discontent and frustration towards others can have a detrimental impact on one's emotional state, work and study efficiency, and even the positive mood experienced throughout the day. This is a common occurrence.
Firstly, each of us is a proponent of order, and simultaneously, each of us is also a defender of order. When we influence others, we are also influenced by others. This is the social nature of human beings in a business context.
Given our strong social nature, we tend to comply with social norms and have a psychological inclination to uphold them because we have internalized these norms. This upholding of "rules" is not only reflected in our own adherence to them but also in the subconscious expectation that others will behave in a consistent manner.
It is likely unavoidable for the majority of colleagues in a professional setting. We frequently discuss conformity, which refers to the tendency of individuals to behave in accordance with the majority due to social pressure.
It is common to consider oneself as a member of a group and to discuss the influence of social pressure on that group. However, it is important to recognize that one's own words, actions, and attitudes can also exert influence on others within one's own sphere of influence.
This is why it is possible for individuals who are not in supervisory roles to experience emotional distress when others do not adhere to established rules and regulations. While this may not be considered coercion, it is a psychological predisposition that can influence our reactions in certain situations.
Secondly, we all have the expectation that others will adhere to the established rules and processes, as well as save time. However, given the inherent differences in individual "boundary sensitivities" and "error tolerance mechanisms," the psychological impact may vary.
I have carefully reviewed your self-introduction.
Please also provide your perspective.
I believe the following reasons may be causing your discomfort:
(1) The desire for fairness.
It is not uncommon for individuals to become frustrated when they perceive that others are not adhering to the established rules and regulations. This can lead to feelings of inequity and discontent, particularly when the individual has been following the rules themselves.
Lack of cooperation from others can negatively impact overall efficiency. The desire for fairness can lead to dissatisfaction and anxiety.
(2) Psychological tendency to resist chaos and pursue perfection.
Regardless of the task at hand, we will have a set goal, set a pace, allocate time, and make a plan. However, since many tasks require input from multiple individuals, for example, when traveling in a group, collaboration is essential. In the process of collaboration, you will find that you can control your own pace, but you probably won't be able to fully control others. Everyone is different, and everyone's mentality is also different. At this time, it is easy to deviate from the expected goal. Once a chaotic and disorderly state occurs, it is easy to stimulate negative feelings.
(3) Personality is dependent on the situation and susceptible to external environmental factors.
Individuals who are field dependent tend to be overly influenced by the actions and behaviors of others. This can lead to fluctuations in emotional stability, execution, and problem-solving abilities when faced with changes in the surrounding environment. When our internal structure is unstable, we tend to focus excessively on others and have "excessive expectations" of them. This often results in a blurring of the boundaries between "self" and "other."
When evaluating others, apply your own standards and assess them against your own requirements.
Dear Colleague,
I have encountered this sentiment previously: "If you do not wish to be hurt, do not expect too much from others; if you do not wish to hurt others, do not allow others to expect too much from you." This may not be a particularly rigorous statement, but it is often the case in business. There are no perfect individuals in this world, and we are all flesh and blood with our emotions and desires, which make us individuals with both strengths and weaknesses.
Failing to meet high expectations often results in greater disappointment.
Such expectations can easily lead to confusion and suffering.
3. Based on your situation, I would like to make the following suggestions:
(1) It would be beneficial to define your own limits, determine what you can and cannot control, and then respect these limits.
Be firm with yourself, yet flexible with others.
These words may appear straightforward, but I have consistently found them challenging to implement. The reason these principles have been espoused since ancient times is that even if we cannot fully achieve them, we must strive to develop and enhance ourselves.
The most painful experiences are often not within our control. However, by focusing on what we cannot control, we may miss opportunities and regret actions we could have taken.
The more effort you put in, the more mistakes you make, the more you care, the more you worry.
The most we can do is take care of ourselves.
It is advisable to consider the aspects of your life, studies and work that you have the ability to control. These may include tasks within your own sphere of responsibility, such as completing your studies through hard work, and such as adhering to a healthy lifestyle with self-discipline. It is important to learn to manage yourself before attempting to control the behaviour of others.
It would be beneficial to refocus on your self-growth goals. When you find yourself attempting to "control" variables you cannot control, it is advisable to stop, calm down, and then reassure yourself that you are doing your best and should feel positive about it.
(2) Each individual has their own set of responsibilities. You are entitled to express your opinions, but you cannot assume the role of another person.
As a responsible individual, you may occasionally find yourself wishing you could switch roles when faced with unfair treatment from colleagues or partners. It is important to recognise that we cannot be someone else and to be prepared for this.
Every link in the chain has a related responsibility mechanism. For example, when traveling abroad, managing everyone's itinerary is the job of the tour guide or leader. We can appropriately offer our opinions and even provide assistance within our abilities and experience. However, if the decision-making authority is not in your hands, how angry and aggrieved you feel will only increase your psychological pressure. They have responsibilities and costs that others need to bear, and they need to be responsible for the choices of others.
You have taken on a significant amount of responsibility and shouldered additional burdens, which has likely resulted in fatigue.
I hope you will be kind to yourself. It is challenging to adhere to your principles, perform your duties well, and maintain the standards you have set for yourself. If you then use your own standards to excessively judge and demand of the outside world, it will consume too much of your energy and will not be conducive to accomplishing your goals.
It is also important to regulate the internal turmoil and express and alleviate the subtle and complex emotions. You may wish to consider communicating with a professional psychological worker to sort out your thoughts, and at the same time, you can also implement some stress-relief measures, such as doing moderate physical exercise, singing, or writing about yourself.
(3) Learn to transform your challenges into opportunities, gain self-awareness, and embrace your strengths.
It is not uncommon for individuals to experience distress when reflecting on their own behavior. This can lead to self-blame, with individuals perceiving themselves as overly controlling, meddlesome, or perfectionistic. This can further exacerbate psychological distress.
It is important to avoid jumping from one extreme to another.
From another perspective, I believe you have the potential and strengths to achieve more and better results. This is a double-edged sword, so don't deny yourself completely. You are a person with a sense of responsibility, a strong sense of initiative, and a holistic view of many things. You can detect various problems in time, and you are keen and prudent.
This is a highly valuable personal quality. Should you lead a team in the future, or assume responsibility for organizational work, project management, quality supervision, and so on, you will undoubtedly contribute significantly to the organization.
However, you will likely also need to learn how to communicate effectively with others and reach consensus in collaboration. This will require a process. It is futile to dwell on the past. Focus on the present and future.
This concludes my response.
Thank you for your attention.
My name is Ms. Liu. I am a psychological detective coach and a psychological counselor at Yi Xinli. You are welcome to contact me via the psychological detective channel or the counselor channel to ask questions, communicate, express yourself, and receive an assessment and analysis.
Best regards,
Comments
I can relate to feeling frustrated when people interrupt with questions. It seems like it breaks the flow, and I just want everything to run smoothly without hitches.
It's interesting how you feel about questions during activities. Maybe setting expectations at the start could help manage this. People might ask less if they know what's coming next.
When I'm in charge of a process, I try to be clear from the getgo. That way, fewer questions come up because everyone knows their part. It helps keep things on track.
Your approach sounds very disciplined. Perhaps integrating a Q&A session at the end rather than throughout could satisfy your need for order while allowing others to express concerns.
Sometimes I think my impatience comes from wanting to optimize every moment. When unplanned questions arise, it feels like the schedule is slipping away. Learning to embrace some flexibility might help.