Removing Fear
Bullies are scary. They make us feel bad about ourselves and make us insecure. It is not unusual for people who have been bullied to worry that it will happen …
Be Awesome.
You remove the reward by owning your awesomeness. They will escalate. Get frustrated and eventually leave you alone. They will get worse – before they give up. This is to be expected. It’s part of the process. It even has a name: Extinction Burst and it’s well studied