One way to approach difficult people is to try to understand their behavior from a strength-based perspective. This means focusing on their positive qualities and trying to understand how those strengths may be influencing their behavior.
For example, if someone is being difficult because they are extremely detail-oriented and perfectionistic, these traits might be causing them to be critical or nitpicky. While these behaviors can be challenging to deal with, they may also be what makes the person successful in their work. By understanding where the behavior is coming from, it may be easier to find a way to work effectively with the person.
 
It can also be helpful to try to communicate with the person and express your own needs and boundaries in a clear and direct way. Setting healthy boundaries can help both you and the other person feel more respected and understood.
 
Finally, it's important to remember that everyone has their own unique strengths and challenges, and it's possible to have a productive and positive relationship with someone even if they are difficult at times.
 
This exercise will help you notice negative ways of thinking about particular people and find the strength to deal with ‘difficult’ behavior of others. The goal of this exercise is to increase your awareness of negative thinking patterns about particular people and to help you reframe the difficult behavior of others from a strength’s perspective.