Eight surefire ways to become a cantankerous old woman!
As the new year approaches, we look for ways to improve ourselves.
There are many self-help recommendations and how-tos, from organizing your home to weight loss and healthy living.
Here are my eight surefire ways to become a cantankerous old woman!
1. Consider yourself always right
Sometimes people hold opinions that are different than yours. Do your best to show them how they are wrong and why they should believe as you do. Some people are very stubborn in their positions, so arguing your point helps.
2. Hold grudges
This may sound bad on paper, but really you have a right to feel the slight. What they did was hurtful, and if you have the opportunity, you should let the person know. If you forgive them, they will probably do it again, and they don’t really deserve to get off scot-free.
3. Be cynical
If something sounds too good to be true, it probably is. You’ve heard that saying many times, and you should take it to heart. If someone says they’ve changed, hold the information lightly and wait for them to show their true colours. Hone your sarcasm, as it comes in handy, wrapping your cynicism in humour so it comes across as less acidic.
4. Perfect naval gazing
Look out for your own best interests because you know yourself best. How does something make you feel? What do they think of you? How does it affect you? All these things you need to ask yourself daily.
5. Hide behind image
What can you do to make others think you’re great? Others’ perception of you is more important than what really is. Don’t share too much about your true feelings, or you may come across as weak and defective.
6. Protect your heart
It’s so easy to be hurt, so it’s important to build defences around yourself. Some people call this building walls, but that sounds too ominous. Think of it as defending and protecting your heart against an attack that is bound to happen. Just always be on your guard.
7. Take everything personally
If you feel like you’re being attacked, you probably are. People try to say mean things coated in sugar. Just be ready to hear what they’re not actually saying. You have to be good at reading between the lines.
8. Don’t take responsibility
Most things turn out not to be your fault. Oh, people might try and pin things on you, but usually, it’s someone else that stirred the pot and got things started. It’s usually the circumstance or someone else that’s to blame.
If you can follow these guidelines, you will be well on your way to becoming the cranky old woman you never wanted to be.
