{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Episode 616: Why You Like People Less at Work Than You Used To","description":"Have you ever caught yourself feeling more irritated with people at work than you used to be, even when nothing obvious has changed? In this episode, Dr. Bray explores why so many capable, well-intentioned professionals find themselves feeling less patient, less generous, and more easily annoyed by coworkers than they remember being. Rather than blaming personalities or workplace culture, Dr. Bray unpacks what constant pressure, overload, and unfinished interactions do to the brain, and how a stressed system quietly turns ordinary people into sources of friction. He explains why the issue is often not the people themselves, but the state our brains are operating in day after day. This conversation offers a fresh and surprisingly relieving perspective on workplace relationships, along with practical ways to reduce irritation, reset perspective, and make work feel lighter again. If you\u2019ve ever wondered why people feel harder to work with lately, this episode will help you see the situation and your coworkers in a very different way. Quotes by Dr. Bray \u201cOnce stress lowers, if the irritation fades fast, it was state-driven \u2014 not person-driven.\u201d \u201cSometimes the problem isn\u2019t them. It\u2019s the story your tired brain won\u2019t stop telling you.\u201d \u201cWhen you understand rumination, you regain space, perspective, and a lot more patience with people.\u201d \u201cIt\u2019s not because people have gotten worse. It\u2019s because your brain is tired \u2014 and when the brain is tired, it tells the worst stories.\u201d   ","author_name":"The Dr CK Bray Show","author_url":"http:\/\/adaptioninstitute.com","html":"