You do NOT want to be known as the “Drama Queen”. Drama Queens are not taken seriously. A Drama Queen is to an office what a hypochondriac is to a physician. Once the label is set, it is difficult to remove. Even if you have a legitimate complaint, it is now received with skepticism.

Yes, you may have an emotional and passionate personality. Such characteristics serve you well in many situations. However, when you loose control and fly off the handle, you diminish yourself and disrupt your environment. Worst of all, you are perceived as immature and you risk loosing respect and status.

Here are some simple steps to help avoid being The Drama Queen:

1. Avoid immediate, knee jerk reactions. I don’t care if you were just insulted or your opinion was disregarded. I’m sorry your feelings were hurt.

2. Do NOT respond while your emotions are charged.

3. Remove yourself from the situation so that you can review the action and your response in an objective manner.

4. Consider whether or not a response is even warranted. What is the purpose of responding? Will responding help your long term goals?

5. If a response is warranted, what is a mature, thoughtful and appropriate reaction?

6. Visualize someone you highly respect. How do you think they would handle the situation?

7. Make sure you have “cooled down” before proceeding.

I would love to hear how you have handled difficult, emotional situations. Please contact me at: Laura@RealWomenWin.com