Bullying

I’ve learned something recently. It seems the human mind holds on to negativity. Our brains hold onto any negative comment. It could be the simplest remark murmured under a peer’s breath as you walk by. It could be a comment said to your face that wasn’t necessarily designed to upset you. It could also be something one of your ‘friends’ made fun of you for without realizing it was serious to you. Whatever the cause or whoever the negativity comes from, either way: it hurts. It takes a million compliments for the human mind to forget about ONE bad comment. Somehow we convince ourselves that the bad stuff is easier to believe. We file it away in a drawer in the back of our mind until it comes back to haunt us.

We all have something we’re self-conscious about. For me, it’s my acting abilities but it could be very different for you. You could worry that your weight is a little higher than it should be, that your laugh is too high pitch or that you aren’t the best singer. Whatever it is, just remember: you’re always your worst critic. I know it sounds cliché but it’s true.

I finally understand why bullying is on the news and why schools are working so hard to get rid of it. Even if you don’t mean what you’re saying about someone, it could be very serious to them. So think before you speak and remember: A kind word goes a long way.