This is one of my favorite lessons that I’ve ever taught inside Life Mentoring School, and it feels especially fitting right before the holidays (you’ll see why).

Have you ever noticed that certain people just know how to push your buttons? Maybe it’s that relative who always stirs things up at Thanksgiving… or that coworker who seems to drain the life right out of the room.

Here’s the truth: when you decide someone is “difficult,” you’re actually giving them power over your peace. And I want to show you a better way.

In this episode, I’ll teach you how to take back your emotional power, how to stop letting other people’s behavior dictate your joy, and how curiosity and compassion can completely change the way you experience those relationships.

We’ll talk about:
✨ The hidden cost of labeling people as “toxic” or “difficult”
✨ How your brain finds more of what you focus on (and how to shift it)
✨ Simple tools to stay grounded, kind, and joyful in any situation
✨ Why curiosity and compassion can heal your heart (and your body)
✨ How to bring peace into every room you walk into — no matter who’s there

This isn’t about fixing other people. It’s about transforming how you see them — and how you show up.

So pour some coffee, take a deep breath, and let’s talk about how to keep your peace (and maybe even your sense of humor) when people are hard to love. 

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