What to do if you are afraid of your own bully?

If you are afraid of your bully avoid places where your bully hangs out, or take a different route to school. If the bully doesn’t see you, they can’t bully you. Use The Buddy System Against Bullies Bullies feel empowered to bully one person, but rarely will they bully a group.

What do you do when someone calls your sneakers ugly?

Keep walking and don’t turn around no matter what they say. When a bully calls you a name or tells you your sneakers are ugly — look at them in the eyes and laugh hysterically and say, “I know my sneakers are ugly.” Keep laughing hysterically and walk away without any additional conversation

How can I stop being bullied at work?

Try and imagine you’re walking away from a stranger. Both you and your body language will show you don’t care. Concentrate on thinking about something else (maybe a concert you want to go to, or a new outfit you want to buy.) When the bully approaches you, count to 100 and keep walking.

What do bullies look for in a victim?

Bullies look for a reaction from you and often lose interest if they aren’t given the satisfaction of getting one. Walk away when the bully approaches you. Try and imagine you’re walking away from a stranger. Both you and your body language will show you don’t care.

What causes bullying and how can we help?

Other reasons for bullying can include issues such as jealousy and insecurity – we know this because we work directly with people who bully so we can help them understand and overcome their negative behaviours. If you are being bullied, please know that you are NOT the problem.

Can talking to someone else help a bully?

If the bully doesn’t change their behavior, that’s when talking to someone else can be really helpful. The bully wants you to react. Their goal is to take away your power, make you sad and scared. And if you show them you are not sad and scared, they will often lose interest and they cannot take away your power.