Time & Stress Management

There is a time to stop talking i.e. don’t waste your time, efforts (and nerves) and move on to use your time more effectively and pleasantly. Some example:

When you see no chance of winning an argument or negotiation. If your first, second, and third argument does not find any acceptance, your fourth won’t do it either.

When you complain about a situation, however, the person listening to your complaint has no influence to do anything about it. Move on, bring your issue up to the person who can address your concern.

Or, if the person who could do something about your complaint is not accessible to you, then don’t complain, rather think if you need to accept the situation or what you should do next. In summary, many people waste their time and complain to the wrong person.

When people do not want to take your, typically, well-intended advice or criticism. Normally noticeable, when the other party argues back without taking your point into consideration. If you don’t succeed after 2-3 attempts, walk away. 

 If the other person is not willing to learn.

Recognize these scenarios early, walk away; use your time more effectively for something else. This is also good for your mood.