Okay, so I’ve been hearing a lot about this “kill them with kindness” thing. I was, like, super skeptical at first. It sounded way too goody-goody, you know? But I figured, what the heck, I’ll give it a shot. My life’s been a bit of a drama-fest lately, so I was willing to try anything.
The Experiment Begins
I decided to start small. There’s this one coworker, let’s call her “Brenda,” who’s always, always got something negative to say. Seriously, if it’s sunny, she’ll complain it’s too bright. So, Brenda became my first target.
- Day 1: Brenda was griping about the coffee, as usual. Instead of rolling my eyes (my usual move), I said, “Yeah, it’s not the best today, but hey, at least we have coffee, right?” She kinda just blinked at me.
- Day 2: Brenda was complaining about a project deadline. I chimed in with, “I know, it’s tight, but you’re so organized, I bet you’ll nail it!” She actually mumbled a “thanks.” Progress!
- Day 3: I went all out. Brenda was wearing this…interesting…scarf. I said, “Brenda, that scarf is such a bold color! It really brightens up the office.” I thought she might explode, but she just kinda smirked and said, “It’s vintage.”
It’s Getting Weird (in a Good Way)
Okay, so here’s the thing. It felt weird being nice to Brenda. Like, I had to force myself to do it at first. But after a few days, it started to feel…easier. And, even weirder, Brenda started being…less awful? She still complained, but it was less frequent, and sometimes, she’d even crack a smile. It was like I was disarming her with niceness.
Expanding the Kindness Radius
After my Brenda experiment, I decided to try it on other people. My grumpy neighbor, the slow cashier at the grocery store, even that one driver who cut me off in traffic (I just smiled and waved instead of, you know, the other thing).
And you guys, it’s actually working! I’m not saying I’m suddenly best friends with everyone, but the interactions are just…better. Less stressful. More positive. It’s like I’m creating this little bubble of good vibes around myself.
The Takeaway (So Far)
I’m still figuring this whole “kill them with kindness” thing out. It’s definitely not a magic bullet, and some people are just determined to be miserable. But, honestly, it’s making me feel better. Less reactive, more in control. It’s like I’m choosing to be happy, even when other people are trying to bring me down.
It is tiring some days,to be * takes work some days.
So, yeah, I’m a convert. Try it. You might be surprised. It’s like, instead of fighting fire with fire, you’re fighting it with…a really nice, fluffy blanket. A blanket of kindness. Okay, that metaphor got away from me, but you get the idea.
