▪️Double-checking
▪️Overexplaining
▪️Reworking what didn’t need fixing
▪️Asking questions you have already answered for the nth time
It’s frustrating.
It’s exhausting.
And it makes you question your confidence sometimes.
But managing micromanaging is doable.
It’s part diplomacy.
Part psychology.
Part “How many times can I explain this without losing it?” 😤
You can’t flip the dynamic overnight. But you can shift it.
So here’s a little field guide for anyone trying to breathe under the weight of too much oversight.
Swipe through. Try one tactic. See what shifts.
Because managing a micromanager isn’t just about keeping your sanity -
It’s about reclaiming your autonomy without burning the bridge.
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