Comments on: How to Free Yourself From Gossip http://LearnThis.ca/2009/12/how-to-free-yourself-from-gossip/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=how-to-free-yourself-from-gossip A personal development site for self learning career, leadership and life improvement tips. Wed, 16 May 2012 12:02:20 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 By: 52 Personal Development Blogs To Watch in 2010 | Change your thoughts http://LearnThis.ca/2009/12/how-to-free-yourself-from-gossip/#comment-14672 52 Personal Development Blogs To Watch in 2010 | Change your thoughts Fri, 12 Nov 2010 16:00:16 +0000 http://LearnThis.ca/?p=2193#comment-14672 [...] How to Free Yourself From Gossip [...] [...] How to Free Yourself From Gossip [...]

]]> By: Mike King http://LearnThis.ca/2009/12/how-to-free-yourself-from-gossip/#comment-14667 Mike King Fri, 12 Nov 2010 07:34:31 +0000 http://LearnThis.ca/?p=2193#comment-14667 @Jules - You definitely have described a bad scenario with gossip. Unfortunately, you cannot always avoid the pain and problems with gossip and that is exactly why it is so important to avoid it and confront it when ever possible. Not everyone is going to respond to this however, as you have mentioned, some don't care if it hurts you. I can only suggest that you continue to show the problems it causes, never engage in the gossip directly, avoid the discussions whenever you can and if at all possible, highlight how the gossip makes that person look bad and reflects poorly on their character. You have to do what you can to protect your own character and if you can demonstrate a consistent moral approach, you will overcome a gossiper in the long run, since they will continue to hurt others and themselves, which people will see eventually. I do hope some of this will help you out but obviously it can't fix an already messy situation or work in every circumstance. If you keep yourself from the gossip however, it is better than engaging in it, no matter what. @Jules – You definitely have described a bad scenario with gossip. Unfortunately, you cannot always avoid the pain and problems with gossip and that is exactly why it is so important to avoid it and confront it when ever possible. Not everyone is going to respond to this however, as you have mentioned, some don’t care if it hurts you.

I can only suggest that you continue to show the problems it causes, never engage in the gossip directly, avoid the discussions whenever you can and if at all possible, highlight how the gossip makes that person look bad and reflects poorly on their character. You have to do what you can to protect your own character and if you can demonstrate a consistent moral approach, you will overcome a gossiper in the long run, since they will continue to hurt others and themselves, which people will see eventually. I do hope some of this will help you out but obviously it can’t fix an already messy situation or work in every circumstance. If you keep yourself from the gossip however, it is better than engaging in it, no matter what.

]]> By: Jules http://LearnThis.ca/2009/12/how-to-free-yourself-from-gossip/#comment-14612 Jules Wed, 10 Nov 2010 17:21:22 +0000 http://LearnThis.ca/?p=2193#comment-14612 What if the person who is gossiping about you doesn't care if it hurts you or not? My uncle's wife has always demonstrated jealousy towards my mother. She was quite disrespectful and callous towards her. My mother is a kind-hearted person who doesn't believe in lashing out at others, so I stepped in on her behalf. Since then my aunt gossips to anyone who will listen to try and discredit my mother and myself. She's been at it for years and as a result my mother lost a friend or two in the process. :( What if the person who is gossiping about you doesn’t care if it hurts you or not? My uncle’s wife has always demonstrated jealousy towards my mother. She was quite disrespectful and callous towards her. My mother is a kind-hearted person who doesn’t believe in lashing out at others, so I stepped in on her behalf. Since then my aunt gossips to anyone who will listen to try and discredit my mother and myself. She’s been at it for years and as a result my mother lost a friend or two in the process. :(

]]> By: Mike King http://LearnThis.ca/2009/12/how-to-free-yourself-from-gossip/#comment-11139 Mike King Sat, 12 Jun 2010 02:30:50 +0000 http://LearnThis.ca/?p=2193#comment-11139 You are right there Ibrahim. TO break a habit like this you need constant reminders, deliberate practise and courage to see it through consistently until you have changed your beliefs that guide your habit in the first place. Thanks for the comment! You are right there Ibrahim. TO break a habit like this you need constant reminders, deliberate practise and courage to see it through consistently until you have changed your beliefs that guide your habit in the first place. Thanks for the comment!

]]> By: Ibrahim | TwentiesLife.com http://LearnThis.ca/2009/12/how-to-free-yourself-from-gossip/#comment-11134 Ibrahim | TwentiesLife.com Fri, 11 Jun 2010 15:05:43 +0000 http://LearnThis.ca/?p=2193#comment-11134 This is a terribly difficult habit to break, but once you do you'll find yourself free. Your stress is lower and you have more time to enjoy people and life! This is a terribly difficult habit to break, but once you do you’ll find yourself free. Your stress is lower and you have more time to enjoy people and life!

]]> By: THE POWER OF WORDS – Part 2 | This is Your Life / L-evate Your Life http://LearnThis.ca/2009/12/how-to-free-yourself-from-gossip/#comment-9644 THE POWER OF WORDS – Part 2 | This is Your Life / L-evate Your Life Wed, 17 Feb 2010 06:20:13 +0000 http://LearnThis.ca/?p=2193#comment-9644 [...] How to Free Yourself From Gossip (LearnThis.ca) [...] [...] How to Free Yourself From Gossip (LearnThis.ca) [...]

]]> By: Industry News http://LearnThis.ca/2009/12/how-to-free-yourself-from-gossip/#comment-9623 Industry News Mon, 15 Feb 2010 09:16:43 +0000 http://LearnThis.ca/?p=2193#comment-9623 Ooooh! Sensitive subject. The basic nature of humans is such that we're prone to gossip, whether the intent is to harm or not. The thing is that an innocent comment quoted out of context can lead to some serious harm, and could break down a relationship irreparably. Rather not engage in gossip, as sooner or later it will backfire on you. Ooooh! Sensitive subject. The basic nature of humans is such that we’re prone to gossip, whether the intent is to harm or not. The thing is that an innocent comment quoted out of context can lead to some serious harm, and could break down a relationship irreparably. Rather not engage in gossip, as sooner or later it will backfire on you.

]]> By: Mike King http://LearnThis.ca/2009/12/how-to-free-yourself-from-gossip/#comment-9566 Mike King Mon, 08 Feb 2010 03:33:59 +0000 http://LearnThis.ca/?p=2193#comment-9566 WOW, the long lost Bunny! Welcome back my friend, we've all been wondering where and what you have been up to with the silence from the rabbit hole. I hear what you are saying when it comes to gossip, and avoiding it sure is an easy way to stay clear of it and getting caught up in it. It can all too easily become something thought we have to be ready to combat since it's easy to get caught up in it. WOW, the long lost Bunny! Welcome back my friend, we’ve all been wondering where and what you have been up to with the silence from the rabbit hole.

I hear what you are saying when it comes to gossip, and avoiding it sure is an easy way to stay clear of it and getting caught up in it. It can all too easily become something thought we have to be ready to combat since it’s easy to get caught up in it.

]]> By: BunnygotBlog http://LearnThis.ca/2009/12/how-to-free-yourself-from-gossip/#comment-9564 BunnygotBlog Sun, 07 Feb 2010 20:20:45 +0000 http://LearnThis.ca/?p=2193#comment-9564 I don't pay much attention to gossip. I really don't have the time to waste energy on whatever the topic is. I guess if it isn't anything dealing directly towards me,I don't care to hear it. .-= BunnygotBlog´s last blog ..<a href="http://bunnygotblog.com/at-home/sleeping-with-your-business-partner" rel="nofollow">Sleeping With Your Business Partner</a> =-. I don’t pay much attention to gossip. I really don’t have the time to waste energy on whatever the topic is.

I guess if it isn’t anything dealing directly towards me,I don’t care to hear it.
.-= BunnygotBlog´s last blog ..Sleeping With Your Business Partner =-.

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