“Relax, I’m not criticizing you personally.You’re overreacting, but you could have done a better job, if you had done it my way.”

Until you understand that others react to their perception of what you say or do and not to your intention, you may continue to see others “overreacting” to you and you may experience relational challenges with people who “…just don’t get you.”

Here’s how you could be misperceived:

If you’re goal driven, you can be seen as cold and uncaring.

If perfection drives you, you could be perceived as inflexible and stubborn.

Bubbly and outgoing? Others may see you as self-centered and rude.

Gentle and caring folks can be viewed as spineless and undependable.

So BE YOU, but BE CAREFUL, or you may find others “Overreacting” to your natural behavior.The perceptions of others is their reality.