Why Haters Hate: Kierkegaard Explains the Psychology of Bullying and Online Trolling in 1847
Celebrated as the first true existentialist philosopher, Danish writer and thinker Søren Kierkegaard (May 5, 1813–November 11, 1855) may have only lived a short life, but it was a deep one and its impact radiated widely outward, far across the centuries and disciplines and schools of thought. He was also among the multitude of famous writers who benefited from keeping a diary and nowhere does his paradoxical blend of melancholy and idealism, of despair about the human condition and optimism about the purpose of life, shine more brilliantly than in The Diary of Søren Kierkegaard (public library) — a compendium of Kierkegaard’s frequently intense, always astoundingly thoughtful reflections on everything from happiness and melancholy to writing and literature to self-doubt and public opinion. Kierkegaard writes: There is a form of envy of which I frequently have seen examples, in which an individual tries to obtain something by bullying.
Haters and Critics: How to Deal with People Judging You and Your Work
It doesn’t matter how you choose to live your life — whether you build a business or work a corporate job; have children or choose not to have children; travel the world or live in the same town all of your life; go to the gym 5 times a week or sit on the couch every night — whatever you do, someone will judge you for it. For one reason or another, someone will find a reason to project their insecurities, their negativity, and their fears onto you and your life, and you’ll have to deal with it. With that in mind, let’s talk about being judged and criticized. Here’s what I’ve learned about dealing with the people who judge you, your work, and your goals. The Biggest Critic in Your Life It’s easier to complain about the outside critics, but the biggest critic in your life usually lives between your own two ears. When I started my first business, it wasn’t the criticism from outsiders that held me back. But that is easier said than done because we all like to be validated.
5 Alternatives to Gossip
Gossip (n.): Casual or unconstrained conversation or reports about other people, typically involving details that are not confirmed as being true. I would add a few extra elements to this definition: It usually involves a violation of someone else’s boundaries: information told in confidence, information shared against someone else’s wishes, etc.It’s rarely positiveIt usually affords a sense of moral superiority at another person’s expense. I don’t like gossip. I want to be a good person (i.e. live with integrity) and, while I can’t control whether people gossip about me, I can control whether I gossip about other people; others gossiping about me doesn’t feel nice but knowing that I’ve gossiped about other people makes me feel much worse. I used to gossip. Gossip is the antithesis of empathy and compassion, and it’s a very small step from gossip to shaming. Despite knowing this, gossip is something I’ve found hard to tame in my own life. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Gossip is a barrier to intimacy.
Challenging Gossip: Creating a Cohesive Workplace -
Gossip is all around us– from magazine covers, tabloids, friendship circles and the workplace. This social engagement is often very hard to avoid, as it has been said: “up to two thirds of a conversation make references to an absent third party” – (Grosser et al., 2012). Gossip is defined as any casual form of communication, or ‘empty talk’ usually about an absent third party, and is usually considered to be negative (Altunas et al. 2014, Grosser et al., 2010). Gossiping in the workplace usually comes about when formal communication between employers, employees is lacking or dysfunctional (Altunas et al., 2014). 7 ways that gossip impacts the social functioning of a group Collecting and disseminating information about individuals. Gossip can have its benefits, creating strong social bonds between individuals and group solidarity (Altunas et al., 2014). However, this is usually at someone else’s expense and the ramifications of gossip within a workplace can be very damaging. Role Allocation