Weekend Engagement - The Bad And The Good

What annoys you and what energises you? Name two of each and explain.

I picked this prompt because I think it's quite nice to do some self reflection once in a while and take stock of who I am, or perhaps, how much I have evolved over the years.

As I grew older, I think the things that annoy me do change quite a bit. Some of the stuff that get me all angsty and worked up in the past, don't seem that important to me these days. One example would be people who are not punctual (almost all the time). In the past, I would take offence that these people don't respect others' time, but now, I do understand that people sometimes juggle with my life responsibilities and commitments, and perhaps we should just cut people some slack, as long as it's not something urgent, like catching a flight.

Bad Service/Attitude

Alright back to the present, I think one thing that annoys the current me would bad service/attitude. This can exist in all forms, be it customer service from the barista when getting a coffee from the cafe, or a colleague's attitude when working together on a project. I feel that it's just basic courtesy to treat others with respect. And if people are in the service line, I think it's an added bonus if you can make people's days. As for me, I am usually not confrontational when I see this sort of hostile or unpleasant behaviour, but I will avoid places where I have had a bad experience (even though sometimes their prices can be slightly cheaper) and frequent places where the people are very welcoming and friendlier (even if their prices can be slightly more expensive).

Unappreciative/Taking Things for Granted

This reminded me of what @macchiata wrote in one of her posts here:

Whenever people complain about their job, life, or salary, I have no time for such things.

I realise that some people complain a lot. And the reality is, these people usually aren't that worse off. Most people who are trying to make ends meet don't even have the time to sit down with a group of friends and complain. Anyway, I don't want to be too judgmental and I recognise that everyone has their right to do whatever they want. Who knows, this could be a way for some people to relieve stress too.

For me, I try to see things with a positive mindset and stay optimistic as much as I can. But it still annoys me when some people always crave for what they don't have, instead of being appreciative of what they already have. Recently, one of my friends (who earns a salary that is 50% more than me) was complaining how he is not earning much and things are getting so expensive, etc. In my mind, I was wondering if he was aware I was earning much lesser and still doing ok. It's sometimes about wants and needs. Haha.

Desserts!

Alright, moving on from negativity! So what energises me? The first thing that came to my mind would be food! Great food! If I have to narrow down to specific types of food, it would desserts, or just a good cup of tea and coffee!

I have a sweet tooth so desserts excite me and make me happy and energised! As for tea and coffee, I think it's the caffeine boost that gives me the energy and the focus to get through my day!

Me Time

As for the second thing, from a more mental perspective, I think having some personal time to myself energises me a lot. As the years go by, I have been enjoying my own company more and more (not sure if that's always a good thing), and I find it very fulfilling to just spend time with myself. It could be exploring new places in the city, or doing household chores at home, or just spending time writing posts on Hive. I enjoy the silence (or sometimes with some background music) and without no distractions, I am more productive and able to accomplish what I set out to do more efficiently.

So that's all I have! Am off to the gym for my me time! Thanks for reading and have a great weekend!