Out of Proportion

The big picture is something that I don't always see. When I have a lot going on, I tend to focus in on the small things and forget to look at the big picture. When I am committed to doing so many things, I can become somewhat stressed and irritable when I am around other people. There are always little things that bother me. Normally, I wouldn't make a big deal out of them, but when I am stressed and not looking at the big picture, I can definitely blow the small annoyances out of proportion. Sometimes I just need to step back and really look at what the issue is. Am I really annoyed, or am I just irritable from a lack of sleep and having a ton of things to do? I mean, come on, who really wants to be around someone who reacts negatively to the small annoyances? I am learning to surround myself with friends who will be honest with me about my responses. I have to ask them if I am over reacting, or if my attitude is a positive one. It is so much easier for someone on the outside to see things that we cannot see. So, let's surround ourselves with people who will pour into our lives just as much as we pour into theirs. Let's remember to check ourselves before blowing the small things out of proportion.