stop being passive-aggressive

I’m more willing to share my thoughts about certain things in my life. It’s a good feeling and leads to a more satisfying life.

It’s about time I faced reality and addressed this issue, I can remember instances as far back as primary school where I was passive-aggressive, although it took me a lot longer to snap back then & I bottled it inside,
There must be lots of things I can do to address this issue in my life before it causes issues for me

He’s always talking like he knows exactly what my life is like, like he ought to just be living it for me, and I can’t…I just close my mouth, bite my tongue; it’s not like saying anything would work. It’s not like screaming or yelling works. I just can’t talk when I’m angry…I just can’t talk, and so I don’t, because if I do, I’ll just sound stupid.

I have studied a lot about psychology, and a big part of me is worried that this is simply a personality trait that I will never lose. Yet it affects every aspect of my life in a negative way. I rarely see the positive side, if there is one at all.

Okay, so I haven’t completely controlled it, but my ordeal at work has made me a lot more assertive. I think it also has something to do with parting ways with my passive-aggressive roommate. I’m no longer competing every time I do something.

I still need to curb my sarcasm, but I think my new job has also made a lot more aware of how much I use it.

Generally, I feel better, since I started speaking up a bit more. I still have a long way to go, though.

I really need to watch my sarcasm. The other day, I muttered too loudly as my boss was walking away. We were able to laugh it off, but I may not be so lucky next time…

“A person who does not have permission to own anger is set up to be passive aggressive. Anger is expressed indirectly; it comes out sideways.”
-Robert Burney