"I hate when someone has more than 20 items in the quick check out line...It's my pet peeve". Can you believe that jerk just cut into my lane?... That's my pet peeve".
Most of us have them. Very few people can roll through life without being aggravated by little things like going for a snack in the cupboard and finding the box is empty. Full disclosure - all three of these are pet peeves of mine!
But the longer your pet peeve list, the more stress you are causing yourself. And as we all know, stress is not mentally or physically good for you.
Consider pet peeves sort of like allergies: the more you are dealing with at one time, the more they are weighing negatively on your system.
And think about it - when you get worked up by a pet peeve, what does it solve? You can't (or shouldn't for safety reasons) confront the jerk who cut you off. The snack will not magically appear, because you are upset. The only one you are hurting as your blood pressure rises, your fists clench and your mind races, is you!
So the next time your friend is late for lunch, take a deep breath. Consciously, let it go. Think about how little it matters in the long run and let yourself relax.
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