When you are living for the moment, there are no potential consequences. You do something that makes you feel good right now, in this moment. But often, it’s a surprise to find out that there are consequences to pay.
Assertiveness is based on balance. It requires being forthright about your wants and needs while still considering the rights, needs, and wants of others.
“Assertiveness” is the ability to speak up for ourselves in a way that is honest and respectful, and helps us do the things we want to do. This skill can be learned.
Mindfulness enables you to experience and appreciate your life instead of rushing through it, constantly trying to ‘be’ somewhere else – including dwelling in the past, or in the future.
Never doubt yourself. Doubt is only a thought and feeling. Break through the barrier of doubt to better yourself. Doubts are part of life; act in spite of them.
Create a charter as a school or group to make bullying unacceptable. Define rules and guidelines for how you should all treat each other and work together to make a positive difference everyday.
You can’t please all the people all of the time; it can be liberating to let people think whatever they want – they’re going to do it anyway. Accept it. Then let it go!
Anger is never a primary emotion. It usually masks something deeper, like fear or powerlessness. Once you see it for what it is, it becomes a lot easier to identify a suitable resolution.
You can report a hate crime by calling 999 (emergency) or 101 (non-emergency), or online: Norfolk Constabulary / Stop Hate UK / Crimestoppers
A hate incident may be because of their disability, race or ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age or lifestyle. The hate incident may or may not constitute a criminal offence.