The name beneath the heel
Put a bullying presence beneath your authority when it tries to make you feel small.
What you’ll need
- A piece of paper
- A sturdy shoe
- A pencil
The ritual
- Write the bullying behavior on the paper rather than the person’s name.
- Fold the paper once and place it beneath the heel of your shoe.
- Stand firmly and state the action you will take if the behavior returns.
- Remove the paper, tear through the writing, and carry out the stated action when needed.