Protecting yourself when you're out
- Don't automatically trust someone even if they seem really friendly.
- Don't always believe what someone is saying if it seems too good to be true.
- Listen to your gut instincts.
- Its ok to say no if you don't want to do something.
How do you cope with exploitation?
Decide for yourself what constitutes exploitation and how much you can or are prepared to take. Don't stop forgiveness, but understand that without any commitment from yourself, or sign of the exploitation ending, then it is time to forgive and move away. Don't be afraid to say enough is enough.
How can we stop exploiting others?
Here are some tools to deal with being exploited by others:
- Don't trust others blindly.
- Don't reveal all your weaknesses to others.
- Don't get dejected.
- Be confident.
- Be mentally prepared to encounter unforeseen challenges.
- Be assertive. ...
- Don't indulge in self-blame and self-pity.
- Don't brood over the problems.
