Many of us have experienced bullies back in grade school; chasing you on the playground; asking for your lunch money or spreading lies. However, have you ever dealt with adult bullies? They may be a jealous coworker, the loudest voice at the parent meeting or that lady at church who must always be right, or there will be problems. Unfortunately, just like a child, these adult bullies have that same childish and tormenting behavior as they try to tear down your confidence and your character. And it can be a challenge to use logical techniques to handle their negative behavior, especially when they are rude, aggressive and illogical. So, what can you do? If you don't know where to start, Author, Speaker and Coach, Sandra Crowe, MA, PCC has the following suggestions:
*Stand up for yourself. Let the bully know you don't like their behavior.
*Ignore them. When you don't give bullies attention, it lessens their power.
*When interaction with a bully becomes too intense, leave the space. Don't stay in an environment with a bully if you don't feel safe.
*If their behavior goes past verbal insults to physical touching, report the bully to someone in authority, even the police.
Dealing with bullies can unfortunately happen at any age. Find ways to stay sane, stay smart and stay safe.
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