At some point (or many points) in our lives, we will face difficult people, whether at work or at home.  These challenging people seem to defy logic.  Some may unconsciously be difficult while others seem to thrive on the chaos. It’s easy to let an unreasonable person affect us and ruin our day. Studies have shown that stress can have a negative, lasting impact on the brain and our overall, health.  What are some of the keys to empowering yourself in such situations?