There are people who, no matter what you do, just aren’t very pleasant to have as roommates or co-workers or bosses. Since they exist, you need to be able to handle them. Here are some methods for dealing with difficult people.

You have goals and aspirations, everyone does. The question is are those goals things you believe you can achieve. Do you feel good enough? Smart enough? Worthy enough?

Providing helpful criticism you can make a huge difference for another person. You can redirect them if they’re veering off course, save them time, and money, and help them recognize shortcuts they may not be aware of, especially if you’re a little bit ahead of the person you’re talking to.