December 3
How to overcome bullying?
This list is based on the principle that your put yourself first.
- Most importantly listen to your body. When you are getting tense, release the tension. Don’t respond to negative bodily stress. One way is to get into laughing yoga and breathing. It is fun.
These exercises of Dr. Madan Kataria
- There are many strategies to “let go.” Stay present or in the moment while doing tasks, block the negative out. Practise mindfulness. The web and especially YouTube is full of information. Check your breathing in the moment of bullying and bring it back to normal.
- It is normal to ask yourself why this is happening to you. It is however not very helpful. Think about all your relationships. Most likely you have good relationships with friends, family and other people. Make a list of these and soon you will notice that those pushing your buttons are a minority by far. It is not your whole life that is in turmoil. Try and compartmentalise it. When you are getting to the stage where it is impossible to do so, move on to the steps below.
- Speak to your GP as you could already have many symptoms of high stress and anxiety.
- If your GP refers you to a psychologist, go! There is nothing like an unbiased person helping you to sort through your emotions. Psychologists are concerned about being helpful, what works for you and how they can make things for you in your specific circumstances better.
- At work ask the question: “What is a valid way to respond to move matters forward.” Don’t focus on the negative; we know it is hard but stay in the moment. Just concentrate on what you are doing and do it to the best of your ability.
- Don’t feel ashamed to ask for help. It is the best way forward.