Practicing Compassion when you are angry and afraid

It’s hard to be a compassionate person when you are afraid. You may not feel like it and you may think your anger is justified. Here’s a little tip. Compassion will help you feel better – immediately. Do this for you, not your bully.

Wishing doesn’t work

It doesn’t matter how much you want a problem to just go away. Wishing it away doesn’t work. This is especially true if the problem is bullying.

Conflict is not bullying

Conflicts arise out of disagreement. They are equals – fighting. Bullying is a power dynamic. A person with power is using that power to hurt another person. Both bullying and …

Overcoming negative emotions

Figuring out how to strategically deal with emotionally difficult situations is an important life skill and it’s one you can practice and learn. Those who do – handle things – maturely and gain respect.