A quick flow chart to help you decide when to talk about something that is bothering you and when to let it go.
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Does it affect you negatively?
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NO
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Does it affect someone else negatively?
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NO
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Is it a matter of principle?
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LET IT SLIDE
Sometimes you have to pick your battles.
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YES
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NO
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YES
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Is there a solution to the problem?
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NO
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Will talking about it make the problem better?
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Will talking about it cause someone else pain/hurt their feelings?
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NO
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SLEEP ON IT
It may or may not be worth it. Take time and distance yourself from the issue before you go any further.
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YES
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YES
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YES
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Will discussing it help to reach the solution?
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Is the problem any of your business? Should you be involved?
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NO
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LET IT GO
It's probably not worth it.
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YES
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YES
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BRING IT UP
It's worth talking about.
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IS IT WORTH IT?
