How to Stop Giving People Power Over You

For whatever reason, most people think they are entitled to your time, even while in the middle of working or dealing with a severe crisis. The level of self-importance is off the charts these days, and I can’t tell you how tired of it I am. Between social media and text messaging (instant communication), it can be challenging to set and stick to personal and professional boundaries.

Allowing someone to hurt how you think, feel, or behave gives them power over you.

It might be subtle at times. For example, maybe you modify your behavior around particular individuals to please them. Still, it doesn’t have a significant influence on your life.

Or maybe it’s a big deal. Perhaps you allow a loved one’s harsh judgment to harm your health.

Abandoning your power, in any case, depletes you of the mental strength required to perform at your best. So here are some strategies to quit granting others influence over you.

Establish Healthy bu Firm Boundaries

Whether it’s a coworker who wastes your time complaining about how much she hates her job or a buddy who always wants to borrow money, specific individuals will steal your time, money, and space if you let them. Therefore, it is critical to establish appropriate boundaries for oneself.