Tea Talk with Darya

Dear Darya: How Do I Deal with a Difficult Coworker (Without Losing Myself)?

Darya Episode 37

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Common? Yes. Normal? No. In this episode, Darya walks you through quick signs your coworker is taking up too much space—and a practical plan to get relief this week: a 90-minute reset, clean scripts for common behaviors, a 7-day mini sprint, and a 10-minute alignment chat if you need it.

Inside:

  • 6 quick signs you’re giving this person too much space


  • The 90-minute reset (feel a difference today)


  • Clean, word-for-word scripts for interrupters, gossip, last-minute drops, pushy asks, and micromanagers


  • A 7-day reset plan that changes the rhythm without drama


  • A 2-minute doorway ritual so work doesn’t follow you home


Try this today: Run one 90-minute reset block and use one script. That’s it.