Navigate Your Sitch, Don't Be a Lil B*tch

I am surrounded by people who actually boast about not being able to hide their emotions.  I bet you know people like that, too.  Or maybe you are one of them.

I can't hide it when I'm mad
I can't hide it when I'm annoyed
I can't hide it when I don't like someone or something
​I can't hide it when I'm upset

They think they are "keepin it real" or it's a badge of honor of some sorts.  They bring their ugly scowl and icky energy into the room, put it front and center making it everyone else's problem to work around, not their problem to manage. 

What they are really saying (or what I hear) is "I lack emotional maturity. I am often times rude and/or I act out.  I am not in charge of my emotions and incapable of managing them.  You can expect me to act like I'm a 2 yr old". 

People who let their emotions take center stage & dictate the vibe of the moment are weak.  They aren't keeping it real, what they're doing is acting like a lil whiny b*tch.   We can be honest and true to who we are without being rude or turning our issue into everyone else's problem.  If you haven't figured that out, then you still have some growing up to do.  There's a class and charm to people who know how to handle a moment that doesn't suit them. 

For those people who brag about letting their knee jerk reactions and every emotion they experience drive the vibe, slap on your game face already!  Power through like you are 100% in charge of your own emotions.  Show some strength and finesse.  Hey, we all get sucker punched by life and may need a minute.  That's cool.  Breathe, vent, scream, pick up that gallon of ice cream on the way home, call a friend, go for a beer, do some yoga, take a boxing class or do all of it!  Practice healthy management of emotions.  Put yourself in check, figure out what you're feeling then address it with class.  Navigate your situation.   It's called adulting.