Overreacting

               Obviously this is not a character trait that is lost on teenagers. Whether it be over misreading an unenthusiastic text message from their boyfriend, or because they didn't get their iced coffee this morning-teenagers will take any excuse to overreact about something. Because of our age, most of us haven't gotten a full grasp of the serious problems in the world and society,(or we just don't want to think about them..)so therefore, we overreact over the most insignificant things.
         I'm a person who cares a lot about the small things, and I feel like our habits are what make us who we are. If we continuously stay true to a personality trait, even if it's small, it makes all of the difference because it becomes so present in who we are. This can go in the positive or negative direction. Overreacting over petty things consistently, is blatantly on the negative side of things.
         I'm not saying that our emotions aren't legitimate, or that there aren't times where ridiculous things piss me off(Like when I order something from Starbucks, and after one sip immediately become irritated because I should have gotten something else...). I'm saying that we can't hold onto things for the sake of having something to worry about. All everyone wants is attention, and they will do anything to get it. Teenagers seem to think that if they treat minuscule things as if they are the end of the world, people will feel legitimate sympathy and compassion for them-and I don't understand where they got that idea from. Although everyone thinks that they are this completely cheery, optimistic, mature person; sometimes our views on ourselves can become skewed, because we want to ignore the bad in us. I see this become a trait in so many people (Alright, mostly girls.) and it's extremely irritating. Just like with EVERYTHING, if you continuously do this, it becomes a part of who you are.It's unavoidable-and it's extremely difficult to break bad habits. You need to stop letting this become a natural reaction, because it isn't good for you or your relationships. I'm over getting yelled at because I forgot to respond to your text message, or listening to you complain because you forgot your bagel when you ran out of the house this morning. If you save yourself from all of this negativity that builds up in you during the day, your mind will be more inclined to thinking about positive and productive things. Grow up and get your shit together. There are horrible things going on in this world all over the place, and you complaining about bullshit makes you look ignorant, petty, and selfish- and worse, it could makes these character traits become a part of who you are.