The Mental Toughness article by Mark Chidley was recently reposted and the story about the bullied woman resonated with me.
Lately, it seems like everywhere I go, I accrue disrespect from others, but I don’t have the skills to verbally defend myself. Sometimes it’s little things like someone with a rude tone of voice, but other times it’s deliberate comments, criticisms or actions that cross the line. Sometimes a small conflict will trigger memories of past situations and at my worst this will even generate a physiological response.
It’s hard to explain, but it’s just like I don’t have the self-defense reflex to show aggression. What good is a defanged tarantula or a declawed lion?
I’ve read a few books on the topic and watched some videos, like
this one from Jordan Peterson but I need more direct help.
If you were in my situation, where would you start?
Thank you,