More on Bullying…What to do when you’re Living or Working in Hades
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• Move on. Save your life, your health, and your self-esteem.
• Limit your exposure. No, you don’t have to do everything together
• Use your allies. Ask for help so you’re not alone
• Be assertive. ‘I’m not sure, I’ll get back to you,’ and ‘No.’
• Get clear. Clarify expectations, assignments and obligations. Even if the bully vampire won’t care, at least you know you’re not crazy
• Change your words.
Words that express judgment, contempt, criticism, stonewalling and defensiveness trigger strong emotional reactions that seem a lot like bullying. Check this out…
‘You did…’ (Judgment)
‘You’re always… (Contempt)
‘You are wrong/bad/stupid, etc.’ (Contempt)
‘What’s the matter…(Judgment)
‘I’m sick of you…’ (Contempt, criticism, & judgment)
‘I didn’t do that, you did (?)
‘What do you mean by that? (Defensiveness)
And then the old refusing to answer or talk about what’s going on. (Stonewalling)
What’s the matter with you anyway? (?)
• Why can’t you be home on time? (?)Find a relationship counselor or coach. If your bully won’t participate, then do it alone but avoid a bully counselor (it can happen).
• If your bully vampire wants to see the light of day, then work on your communication skills together. Read John Gottman’s ‘The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work’ a fantastic way to understand work or family relationships. It’s not just for couples and marriages, by the way.
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Kathleen B. Schulweis is a Professional Certified Coach, trained in Co-Active Coaching as well as a professional Sociologist. She has over 20 years of professional experience working with professionals from UCLA, USC, and Caltech. Her coaching practice has a professional growth and development program for women and men, especially helping professionals close the gap between their behavior and their fulfillment. She is the founder of Confidence Connections, http://www.confidenceconnections.com. Do you desire to manage change and combine professional success with personal fulfillment? Contact Kathleen.
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