“WHAT, I DIDN’T SAY ANYTHING BAD!”
***NOTE:***
Today’s blog is for those who have contacted me about being a victim of verbal abuse.
For some reason, there are people who seem to think they can say negative, hateful things about someone else & it makes themselves look better.
There are those who also imply negative nasty things about someone else that are not true, & it makes them look like a big shot.
I know we’ve all been around those types of people & maybe you still know some of them, but it’s really sad isn’t it.
If you know someone who has these traits, I would advise you to walk the other way.
If they are openly talking about other people, you are most likely one of them when you aren’t around.
Another reason to stay clear of these types of people, is association.
Just by “association”, you too may be thought of by others of being like that too.
Staying around those people just sometimes implies that you approve of that behavior, & you certainly don’t want that.
Why am I talking of this negative trait today?
Because I care about you & some don’t realize what these associations can cause them.
So this is just a word of warning for those of you who are SO kind, giving, caring & helpful to others.
Choose your friends & associations wisely.
Watch what you say, how you say things & take special not of those around you & what they are saying too.
Talking trash about others, regardless of how ‘innocent’ you think it may be, is WRONG.
For those of you who have talked to me about having been victim to these types of people, this blog is for you.
There’s nothing wrong with you, nor have you done anything wrong specifically, some people are just negative people & dislike themselves.
If they were ‘good’ people, loved themselves & life, they would never treat others like this.
Remember, it’s their problem & that behavior reflects on them, so do NOT let yourself take it personally.
Walk away from those people & stay positive about yourself.
Bully’s come in all form: physical & verbal. Today is only about the verbal bullies.
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How to watch what you say
Never tell jokes that slander.
You may be interpreted as ‘that kind of person’.
Never criticize someone in public.
If you have something to say to someone, do it in private.
Never say anything negative about someone in their absence other than praise.
If you wouldn’t say it to the person in their presence, don’t say it at all.
Never associate with anyone who gossips/talks about others.
If you chose to associate with them, you’ll be also labeled dishonest.
Never say anything negative about anyone at anytime.
If you cannot say anything nice, then do NOT say anything at all.
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Words are very hurtful & can feel like a stab in the heart of others.
Words of hate & slander can also:
- Damage someones reputation
- Falsely accuse someone of something they never did
- Cause someone permanent damage & loss of their career, relationship, & their self-esteem
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Be careful what you say, you do not want to appear as a negative person.
Treat others with respect, kindness & nothing but caring thoughts, & the way you would also want to be treated.
Remember, being negative about others is never going to make you look any better.
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If you are a victim of verbal bullying, stand up, look in the mirror & tell yourself this:
- I am a good person
- I am a kind & caring person
- I am beautiful & loving
- I am an honest person
- I love myself
- I am a positive person
- I deserve respect
- I believe in myself
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Yes you can say these things to yourself.
I know you can & I understand for I too was verbally bullied for 10 years in school.
Did it hurt, you bet it did but I kept pushing myself & telling my self the above words over & over & over……
They say that your experiences change you & that’s true.
However, even the bad experiences can make you learn many things, be stronger, wiser, more capable & positive.
I am stronger & who I am today from all of my lifetime adversities, because I had to be.
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“Be kind, everyone you meet is fighting a battle you know nothing about”…
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what a great post Linda – so much truth here 🙂
So true … “being negative about others is never going to make you look any better” and yet one of the biggest reasons people do it is to make themselves FEEL better! It’s so debilitating!
Sage advice as always Linda!
Thank you!
Lovely blog, I truly believe that negativity and gossiping can have a tremendous impact on any individual and can create a retaliation of severe consequeces for example anger, isolation from society and even scuicidal circumstances. I know, I was one of those people because I had no courage to speak out and comfort the victim..it was the fear of being different among your peers and fearful of becoming victimized. It took me a long time to seperate myself from negative surroundings and applying positive affirmations on a daily basis worked in helping me build confidence and conquering my fears by applying methods as what you have stated above. I follow a new light now and it has helped me in a huge way. I thank you Linda for this blog, its a reminder for me to never turn back and always push forward.
Thank you David. I am so happy you have now a new light to follow & have committed yourself to letting ALL the negative stay behind you. Well done.