I Stand Up For Myself When Others Try To Tear Me Down
I understand that there is a distinct difference between being nice to others and being a push over. For this reason, when I personally feel offended by others’ comments and feel as if their comments are mean spirited, I stand up for myself.
I am the type of person that likes to avoid conflict and I generally tend to agree with others simply for the sake of avoiding an uncomfortable situation. Though many people may not be fond of these personality traits, I find them to work just fine for me.
However, my efforts to avoid conflict are halted when others deliberately try to tear me down. I have a right to stand up for myself and I make it a point to set others in line when they say something that hurts my feelings.
Yes, I like to live in harmony. But when I choose to allow others to walk all over me, I pay the price emotionally later on. Therefore, I choose to protect myself by standing up for myself. When someone attacks my competence or negatively affect my emotions, I choose to say something.
I am proud to speak my mind when necessary. And, since I do, the instances where others intentionally try to tear me down are few and far between
Today, I am my own best friend. I am firm when I stand my ground and try to be diplomatic with my approach. Nevertheless, I am an adult and I am entitled to defend myself. The responsibility for how I feel and how I respond is mine.
Self-Reflection Questions:
- Have I told my friends and family how their comments make me feel?
- Do I tend to read too much into simple statements that have no underlying meaning?
- Do I have the strength to eliminate toxic friendships from my life?
Take your answers and turn them into positive, resolute statements that give you concrete goals on which to focus immediately. Be honest, work hard, and watch yourself transform for the better!
For more Self Reflection Guides click here.