When it’s warranted say something like, “I noticed you rolled your eyes when you reminded me about that project. But they aren’t afraid to call someone out for their behavior.Ĭommit to using direct communication. They don’t feel like they have to get the last word in and they aren’t interested in arguing just for the sake of it. But they also recognize that it’s sometimes best to ignore someone who is using snarky comments just to get attention. Mentally strong people understand when to be assertive and they’re not afraid to speak up. They Know When to Speak Up And When to Shut Up Ultimately, you’ll want to be able to hold your head high and know you were able to be the bigger person. No matter how tempted you are, don’t stoop to other people’s level.
Whether that means repeatedly telling themselves, “It’s important to treat others with respect,” or it means excusing themselves from situations that aren’t in line with their beliefs, mentally strong people know maintaining their integrity is the key to inner peace. Mentally strong people know their values and they make it a priority to live according to them - even when faced with snarky people. Reframe your upsetting thoughts, take deep breaths to stay calm, and walk away from the situation when it’s warranted. Or decide that you aren’t going to let your supervisor’s snide remarks affect your self-worth. Commit to making it a good day, even when your co-worker is rude. If an individual makes it a habit to spout snarky comments, decide that you’re not going to allow that individual to take up too much room in your life. And you certainly don’t want to let negative, snarky comments to influence how you feel about yourself or what type of day you’re going to have.
Allowing others to control the way you think, feel, or behave gives them power over you.
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