Many of us had a few bullies in our past middle and high school days, but what happens when you encounter fully grown adults who use those same, immature tactics from grade school? As someone with extensive experience with being bullied and excluded and who struggled to stand up for myself back then, I’ve learned a thing or two about how to deal with them in adulthood, and if you are as conflict-avoidant as I used to be, you might find this episode useful. In today’s podcast episode, we’ll discuss the best way to deal with adult bullies without compromising your peace of mind by exploring what’s at the root of the bullying behavior, what NOT to do in response to this behavior, and what you should do in response. ⭐Resources from The Introverted Misfit⭐ >> 1-on-1 Coaching for Introverts: https://theintrovertedmisfit.com/coaching >> FREE Guide to Become a Socially Confident Introvert: https://theintrovertedmisfit.com/become-a-confident-introvert >> Why Are Bullies So Mean? A Psychology Expert Explains Their Harmful Behavior: https://www.the74million.org/article/a-youth-psychology-expert-explains-whats-behind-the-harmful-behavior-of-bullies/ >> School, Neighborhood, and Family Factors Are Associated With Children's Bullying Involvement: A Nationally Representative Longitudinal Study: https://www.jaacap.org/article/S0890-8567(09)60071-X/abstract