12 Bully-Free Tips
© 2009-2011 by Debbie Dunn aka DJ Lyons
All Rights Reserved
Read the
12 tips
for dealing with bullies
plus other stories
that reinforce
these skills

by
Professional Storyteller
&
Conflict Resolution Specialist
Debbie Dunn
Professional Storyteller Debbie Dunn aka DJ Lyons
For more info,
call Debbie at
(423) 422-9728
or e-mail her at
moredunntales
@yahoo.com
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Professional Storyteller Debbie Dunn aka DJ Lyons
For more info,
call Debbie at
(423) 422-9728
or e-mail her at
moredunntales
@yahoo.com
no bullying symbol
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Good Posture

Tip #1 to avoid bullying: Use good posture:

Using good posture is not just good for your health, it also helps you NOT become a target for a potential bully.


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USING GOOD POSTURE


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Eye Contact

Tip #2 to avoid bullying: Use good eye contact :

There are multiple benefits to making good eye-contact with others. It demonstrates active listening. It allows you to make personal connections with others one-on-one or when giving a speech. It also helps you NOT become a target for a potential bully.


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USING GOOD EYE-CONTACT


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Smile and Laugh

Tip #3 to avoid bullying: Smile and laugh:

Smiling at others and displaying a good sense of humor is not just a sign of being a friendly person, it also has two other benefits: it is good for your mental health and it also helps you to NOT become a target for a potential bully.


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SMILING & LAUGHING
INSTEAD OF
FROWNING & CRYING


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Deep Breathing

Tip #4 to avoid bullying: Practice deep breathing:

Remembering to take deep, calming breaths is not only good for your health, it also helps you to NOT become a target for a potential bully.


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DEEP BREATHING


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Save Your Tears For A Safe Place

Tip #5 to avoid bullying: Save your tears for a safe place:

Crying and venting sometimes feel necessary in order to release negative feelings; however, it is important that your child not allow a bully to witness those tears. Finding a private place to cry helps you to NOT become a target for a potential bully.


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SAVING TEARS
FOR A
SAFE PLACE


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Spend Time With Friends

Tip #6 to avoid bullying: Spend time with friends:

Having friends feels good as it gives you allies and a support system. Being a good friend enriches your life even more. Having friends and being a good friend also helps you to NOT become a target for a potential bully.


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SPENDING TIME
WITH FRIENDS


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Talents and Skills

Tip #7 to avoid bullying: Practice your talents and skills:

Practicing your talents and skills are not only an important way to enrich your life, it also helps you to NOT become a target for a potential bully.


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PRACTICING YOUR
TALENTS AND SKILLS


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Tell an Adult You’re Being Bullied; Responsible Reporting

Tip #8 to avoid bullying: Tell an adult you’re being bullied:

Bullies are counting on the fact that you either won’t be believed or that you won’t have the courage to report that you are a victim of bullying. Telling an adult who you trust helps you to NOT become a continued target for a potential bully.


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TELL AN ADULT
YOU’RE BEING BULLIED


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Good Hygiene

Tip #9 to avoid bullying: Practice good hygiene:

Using good hygiene is not just important for general good health and well-being, it also helps you to NOT become a target for a potential bully.


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USING GOOD HYGIENE


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Social Skills

Tip #10 to avoid bullying: Practice your social skills:

Learning good social skills is not just vital to having healthy interactions with people all through your life, it also helps you to NOT become a target for a potential bully.


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PRACTICING YOUR
SOCIAL SKILLS


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Mob Mentality, Psychological Warfare, Divide and Conquer

Tip #11: to avoid mob mentality: Divide and conquer:

Divide and conquer by interacting with bullies one-on-one at a calm moment. As a group, that mob mentality takes over and they become overly aggressive. Making connections with each one individually helps you NOT become a target for a gang of bullies.


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MOB MENTALITY,
PSYCHOLOGICAL WARFARE,
DIVIDE & CONQUER


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Self-Mentor

Tip #12 to avoid bullying: Self-Mentor rather than getting revenge:

Bullying usually perpetuates a chain of pain of bullying back or bullying others. Instead of getting revenge, self-mentor. Find ways and activities to make yourself feel better as this too helps you to NOT become a target for a potential bully.


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SELF-MENTORING
INSTEAD OF
GETTING REVENGE