Tips to self:

Get on with life

There is no need to fret over your soundness of character, your popularity or your future. A one-off criticism is not a verdict on your entire life or you as a whole person. Learn to be less fragile. Life is too short to worry about what one person thinks. There is too much work to be done, too many good deeds to perform, people to love, experiences to savour… The unpleasantness has claimed enough of your life as it is. Time to right the imbalance by getting out there and setting up some wonderful experiences for yourself!

Wonder what kind of incidents work will toss in my way tmr. Hmm.

• For nasty comments said to you - the best thing to do is to say nothing and walk away, or just use one-word replies e.g. yes or hmm to show that you are not interested in the bully's/bullies nonsense.
• If you are threatened in any way and the bullies tell you not to say anything or say things like you'll never see your family again - don't listen to them TELL SOMEONE YOU TRUST!
• Carry on being yourself and carry on feeling good about yourself - Don't believe the rubbish they say and don't let them stop you being you.
• If things are really bad don't be afraid to go to your doctor and take time off sick or have some annual leave.
• Don't show that you are angry or upset. Don't give bullies the satisfaction, if you get angry/upset this will only up their ante.
• Do not retaliate - It can throw things out of hand and you could end up being blamed instead of the bully.