Over the years, I’ve shared many tales of woe, laughter, and eye-roll-worthy moments on my blog. And with a decade of reflecting on life’s quirks, certain pet peeves have managed to stay front and center. So without further ado, let’s dive into PsychologistMimi’s top three pet peeves from 2012 to today—because some things just never change.

1. The Chronic Meeting Hijacker
We’ve all been there. The meeting that should’ve been an email turns into a never-ending saga, and just when you think it’s winding down, bam—that one person raises their hand. Again. It’s almost like a superpower they have, turning a 30-minute meeting into an hour-long tangent. Even after a decade, I can’t help but groan at the chronic hijackers who derail productivity. And honestly, if I had a dollar for every time this happened, I’d probably own a small island by now. Stop hijacking, start emailing, people!

2. Technology That’s Supposed to Help but Does the Opposite 
From glitchy PowerPoint presentations to smartphones that randomly decide to update when you need them most, technology has been both my best friend and my worst enemy. The worst part? We’ve all become a little too dependent on it. It’s like every time I say “close the pod bay door, HAL,” I’m met with a digital “no”. Whether it’s Wi-Fi mysteriously going down during a crucial presentation or auto-correct turning “yes” into “yeti,” I’ve ranted about this one for years. Some things never improve!

3. Unsolicited Advice Givers
If there’s one thing that gets under my skin, it’s the unsolicited advice brigade. Whether it’s in a work meeting, at the gym, or simply existing in the world, there’s always someone ready to tell you how you should be doing something. It’s not constructive criticism; it’s just a parade of opinions I never asked for. From diet tips to parenting hacks, I’ve had it all thrown at me—unwanted and unhelpful. Honestly, just let me do my thing, people.

So, there you have it. A trip down memory lane with my top three pet peeves that have persisted over the years. Here’s hoping the next decade brings fewer interruptions, smoother tech, and less advice I never asked for!