Stop taking sh*t and learn to stick up for yourself with these 10 great tricks
We encounter a thousand situations in a day that require us to stick up for ourselves. Still, it can be hard for some of us to tap into that backbone and stand our ground. How often do you actually stand up for yourself? Probably less than you should.
Most of us try to get through our day-to-day lives as conflict free as possible — and that’s great — but it can also mean getting walked over. It can feel really awkward to assert ourselves in certain situations, and being caught in tense situations can drudge up painful memories and insecurities.
“People with a history of trauma are more likely to be victims of future mistreatment,” says Kim Chronister, Psy.D. to Bustle Magazine. It’s these types of traumas that lead us into mistreatment at work and in relationships alike.
So, if you’re feeling like a pushover or just feel like you need a little extra boost of self-esteem, check out these 10 simple ways to stand up for yourself every day.