| If you think that psychological manipulation only | | | | the urge to follow someone else's lead, it will all be |
| happens in movies and interrogation rooms, think | | | | worth it. |
| again. It's something that can easily infiltrate your | | | | You will get the feeling of overcoming something |
| everyday life. You might experience it from work, | | | | huge and you'll even see yourself in a new light, |
| school or even while you're out buying groceries at | | | | which in turn, will only serve to empower you more. |
| the supermarket. | | | | This isn't the same as being highly stubborn, mind |
| Granted, being manipulated to buy chicken instead of | | | | you. |
| beef might not sound like such a big deal, but what | | | | Build Yourself Up |
| about bullying in school or at work? These | | | | Targets of psychological manipulation are oftentimes |
| psychological manipulation tactics often get worse as | | | | those who do not really have a lot of confidence in |
| time goes by. | | | | themselves. |
| Unless you take action and protect yourself, these | | | | If you have much insecurity, other people will just try |
| situations might eventually lead to harmful effects on | | | | to use your lack of self-confidence to control you. |
| your mental, emotional and physical health! | | | | For example, if you're someone who cares a lot |
| Be Aware | | | | about your appearance, another person can easily |
| Francis Bacon said that knowledge is power. And he's | | | | say something to trigger a reaction from you. |
| definitely right about this one. By arming yourself with | | | | In order to prevent being victimized by such tactics, |
| information or by just being aware of psychological | | | | make sure you're comfortable with who you are. |
| manipulation, you are already protecting yourself! | | | | Look for all your good points instead of dwelling on |
| How else can you solve a problem if you don't even | | | | your not-so-good characteristics. Be grateful for all |
| know there is one to begin with? Honestly, just being | | | | the great things happening in your life. |
| where you are right now and reading this article | | | | Don't let psychological manipulation get to you. |
| already sends you three or four steps ahead of your | | | | Moving to a new school or leaving your job isn't the |
| problem! | | | | solution to your problem. Running away won't help |
| Stick to Your Guns | | | | you get anywhere. All you get is a change of |
| This really isn't the easiest thing in the world to do. | | | | environment but not a change of mindset. Just |
| Sometimes, you just can't help but be swayed by | | | | remember to be alert on your toes, be firm with |
| other people. However, know that once you resist | | | | your decisions and believe in yourself! |