4 Ways to Prevent Toxic People from Affecting You

Have you ever worked with toxic co-workers? If you have, then you have to know how to mentally and emotionally deal with them, although it could be very physically taxing. In fact, in one poll of 800 employees and managers in the Harvard Business Review, some employees have been manipulated, bullied and forced to do things that they didn’t want.
 
Here are ways to prevent these toxic people from bothering you.

Validate Your Self-Worth 
It is normal for a manipulator to try to dictate how you should feel. Most people who are manipulated would then feel anger, sadness, and fear. By having an affirmative line to convince yourself of your self-worth, then you will be able to defend yourself from bullies. An example of a affirmative line is “I will not allow anyone to manipulate my emotions.”
 
Instantly Diffuse Your Anger with Calmness
Since many manipulators would want to engage in drama, they are expecting a confrontation, and they will enjoy it if they yield to it. Don’t fall for that trap. If this kind of person confronts you, then you should try to respond calmly. Your calm message sends a clear message that you are in control and you can not be trampled.
 
Simply Ignore Them
Before you decide to let your manipulators get into you, then you should resist the urge to confront them. The point is that you should ignore them. You should try your best not to get infuriated. Although you cannot change your emotions, it does not pay to focus on these toxic people.
 
Never Forget That You Are Not the Problem
If the agenda of the manipulator ensnare you, this will make you feel inadequate. It may also make you blame yourself as a result. The point is that you should know that you are not the problem. Someone is just manipulating you into thinking that you are not worthy even though you are.
 
Conclusion
The goal is not to prove who is wrong or right. The point is that you should protect yourself and your emotional health from those who want to disturb you.
 
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