The positive characteristics we notice in others are ones that we appreciate in ourselves. It’s empowering to acknowledge these favorable traits but, if we really want to grow and expand our self-awareness, noticing the traits that push our buttons is even more empowering. Our negative reactions teach us what we need to examine inside ourselves. We react because we don’t accept some aspect of our own behavior. This lack of self-acceptance gets unconsciously projected onto others and disliked ‘out there’ where it’s not as threatening. Rather than being annoyed, we can view triggers as valuable…
Opportunities for growth.
