Why do some people make things more complicated?

In my experience, we complicate things for one main reason: because we are unwilling to deal with our own insecurities and short-comings. We then blame some other person or event, not ourselves, and that skews our reality. Let me give you a few examples.

Why are some people always difficult?

All that being said, the largest and most encompassing reason for difficult behavior is insecurity. We all have insecurities about different things, but for some their insecurities cause them to behave in ways that can be very off-putting as they attempt to compensate for, or camouflage, certain aspects of themselves.

What makes someone a difficult person?

What exactly is a difficult person? A difficult person also has difficulties in understanding others emotional states. They act and say things that are inappropriate and at times, irrational. They have an inability to play nice.

How do you deal with a difficult man?

9 Useful Strategies to Dealing with Difficult People at Work

1. Be calm.
2. Understand the person’s intentions.
3. Get some perspective from others.
4. Let the person know where you are coming from.
5. Build a rapport.
6. Treat the person with respect.
7. Focus on what can be actioned upon.
8. Ignore.

How do I stop overcomplicating things?

How to stop overcomplicating things at work

1. Start with the goal.
2. Reject the ‘that’s the way we’ve always done it’ mindset.
3. Limit your choices and focus your time.
4. Let go and stop micromanaging.
5. Give yourselves time to discover a simpler way.

How do you spot a difficult person?

Below are 7 key signs to help you determine if you are viewed as the difficult person:

1. You have made few connections at work.
2. Your self-worth at work is low.
3. You feel left out.
4. You feel like you complain a lot.
5. You are easily angered.
6. You are paranoid that everyone is out to get you.

How do you get over difficult people?

How to Deal with Difficult People: 10 Expert Techniques

1. Use Lots of Kindness. Look, I get it.
2. Be Compassionate. Ever heard that saying about dealing with your own problems?
3. Find Something in Common.
4. Stay Calm.
5. Share Your Side.
6. Treat with Respect.
7. Ignore Them.
8. Control What You Can.

What is the complexity bias?

Complexity bias is our tendency to look at something that is easy to understand, or look at it when we are in a state of confusion, and view it as having many parts that are difficult to understand. We often find it easier to face a complex problem than a simple one.

Do we overcomplicate life?

Yes, we’ve all been there—those times when life seems so incredibly complicated that we have no idea what we should be doing next. These are the moments where you need to pause, take a breath, and relax. Because the truth is, we often overcomplicate things.