FILE 02A moment of perspective
Am I Being Petty? Questions for a Better Next Move
Your frustration can be fair while your planned response needs a second draft. Start with these questions.
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THE BLOG / SMALL PROBLEMS DEPARTMENT
The petty files
A field guide to small annoyances, proportionate responses, and the things that are apparently furniture now.
FILE 01 / START HERE
What Does It Mean to Be Petty? Everyday Examples
A small annoyance, an unnecessarily large response, and the important difference between pettiness and a boundary.
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Read the room.
Then read these.
FILE 03Small problems, good captions
30 Petty Quotes for Dishes, Laundry, and Your Own Procrastination
For the dishwasher that has been “basically emptied” for two days. Thirty original captions for small unfinished things.
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FILE 04A moment of perspective
Why Am I So Petty? Look at the Reaction, Not the Label
Before declaring yourself a petty person, look at the specific moment, the expectation behind it, and what you'd like to do differently.
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FILE 05A little perspective
How to Stop Being Petty Without Pretending Nothing Bothers You
You can be annoyed and still choose a response you will like tomorrow. Start by retiring the secret punishment.
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FILE 06A little perspective
How to Deal With Petty People Without Joining In
You do not need a sharper comeback. You need a response that keeps a small grievance from taking over your day.
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THE APP BEHIND THE FILES
Still waiting on that one thing?
The shoes by the door. The box by the stairs. Your own unfinished project. Photograph it or write a note, start a clock, and keep a very accurate record.
Download Petty ClockFree to download · iPhone, iOS 17+ · U.S. App Store
3 active clocks, up to 72 hours each. Unlimited Clocks: $1.99 USD once.
ABOUT THE PETTY FILES
A little perspective.
A very precise clock.
This is The Petty Clock’s blog, published by Maker Frontier. We write about ordinary annoyances, clearer conversations, and humor that stays focused on the situation. Our examples and captions are original; outside references are linked where used.
The app records elapsed time. The blog helps put it in perspective. Neither needs to turn a small inconvenience into a bigger argument.