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Mental health
fromSilicon Canals
2 weeks ago8 things you should always say no to if you want to keep your self-respect - Silicon Canals
Protect personal dignity by refusing disrespect, requests that violate values, and obligations that drain energy; prioritize worth and boundaries through unapologetic no.
fromSilicon Canals
3 weeks ago11 calm phrases that immediately shift the power dynamic when someone is trying to intimidate you - Silicon Canals
But here's what I've learned: the most powerful response isn't to match their energy or disappear into the background. It's to stay calm and use specific phrases that completely flip the script. Growing up, I watched my father navigate thirty years of sales management with varying degrees of success. Some days he'd come home victorious after defusing a tense situation.
Psychology
Podcast
fromBuzzFeed
3 months agoDax Shepard Explained Why He Encourages His Daughters' "Entitled" And "Disrespectful" Behavior
Parents prioritize raising daughters to challenge authority and advocate for themselves over enforcing traditional manners, accepting occasional embarrassing public behavior to build confidence.
Relationships
fromPsychology Today
9 months agoBeing "Difficult" Might Just Save Your Life
Being labeled 'difficult' often indicates honesty and assertiveness rather than unreasonableness.
Prioritizing others at the expense of oneself leads to burnout.
Pushing back clarifies needs instead of inciting conflict.
Mental health
fromFast Company
9 months agoHow to stand up for yourself at work more effectively
Workplace respect and communication are vital for professional growth.
Cultivating self-confidence and asserting boundaries is essential.
Effective communication techniques help in advocating oneself at work.
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