Aversion  Diversion

Dealing with pet peeves

 

               Hannia Rojas,10

 

 

 

 

We all have something that annoys us it can be as little as someone interrupting or you or speaking over you. These are little things that we live through every day. There’s always going to be those people that do stuff that annoy you. But you need to learn how to address them properly without lashing out. Here at BA students and teachers deal with irritating things all the time.

 

Abramn Rodriguez, 12 “Someone that I don’t know touches my hair.”

 

Asahel Salgado, 10 “When people cancel plans at the last minute.”

 

Melissa Perez, 10 “When people cough or sneeze without covering up.”

 

Eduardo Briones, 12 “My biggest pet peeve is when people make fun of

people in terms of life. For example not letting them live freely or when they say homophobic things. Even because they act or dress differently. I get so mad and I will NOT stay quiet.

 

 Ruby Aguirre, 10 “I hate when I’m trying to talk to someone and they’re not paying attention. I waste my precious saliva.”

 

Mr. Cabrera “My biggest pet peeve is when students fail to attend class.”

 

Miranda Tristan, 10 “I hate when kids try to act cool and disrespect the teacher.”

 

Jessica Gamiz, 10 “People that chew loudly annoy me.”

 

Lupita Campos, 10 “My pet peeve is when I’m trying to do my work and someone is talking too loud that I can’t concentrate.

 

Citlali Lugo, 10 “I hate ignorant people that think they’re better than everyone.”

 

Kylie Watson, 10 “I hate guys that think they can get with any girl they want.”

 

A way we can deal with our everyday irritations is by taking a deep breath and realizing that it’s not worth getting mad at. Pet peeves can turn into serious psychological traumas that can bring you to face dangerous situations. Road rage is a grave mental illness and an example of what a pet peeve can lead to. Acting out of anger impulsion is not a smart way to deal with problems. People can prevent this by finding a healthy way to release the anger that is accumulated. Some examples are talking to someone about it, exercising, or even writing, these are activities that can divert your mind from the stressful situation.