Bullies, too much Confidence?

It seems hard to believe, but having too much confidence can actually be a problem – especially when that excessive confidence is coupled with a lack of impulse control and compassion. 


Bullies do not possess the healthy confidence that most of us are striving for. Instead, when it comes to bullies and self esteem, they have an over-inflated view of themselves,  instead of a  healthy dose of confidence.

Dealing with the Office Bully 

Bullies often  think that they are better than everyone else and they also believe  they can treat people any way they want. They don't feel  secure about themselves and their own abilities. Bullies  think they can do whatever they want and get away with it. Often   bullies are prone to serious anger management issues, criminal behaviours and  substance abuse. Bullies do not see anything wrong with their behaviors and inside of them they think their actions are acceptable.

 People who are abused by bullies are more likely to suffer from low self esteem. In fact, this is what bullies like :  people with low self esteem because they will have less chance to oppose their views.

If you want to stop bullying you need to stand up for yourself – meaning you have the courage and the confidence to let the bully know that his behaviors don’t faze you. By speaking to him in an authoritative voice, looking him directly in the eye, and simply walking away when he tries to escalate things, you can stop bullying from having an effect on your life. By letting a bully know that refuse to take the bait, chances are that he will leave you alone, and try to find someone else to pick on.

 Bullying and self esteem go hand-in-hand for both sides. For victims, bullying can lead to low self esteem.