For instance, if you want to present a business proposal to a company…the negative thoughts you may have are; company will not be interested, my proposal will be rejected, I may not be able to deliver results I promise and etc. Write each thought down.

2. For each negative (why not) give a positive (why) response.

For all negative thoughts on your “negative list” prepare a positive response for each one by highlighting why you want to carry on with your idea or goal. For example: If one of your negative thoughts was “The company will not be interested in my proposal;” your positive response to that will be” The company will be very interested because my proposal is in line with company’s vision and work that I intend to do for company will improve profits greatly, create positive publicity and boost company’s image internationally.

Whatever your reasons are, write down why you support carrying on with your idea or goal. This will help you get rid of what’s holding you back mentally and allow you to start seeing possibility of what you can do.

3. Prove yourself right!

The only way to prove yourself, is to take an action step in direction you want to go. You can prove yourself right by either action or inaction. It’s almost like a battle between good and evil. If you choose to give in to your fears, you will be proving to yourself that you can’t really make it due to inaction paralysis. However, if despite all fears you face, you boldly and courageously choose to go forward with your plans to pursue your idea, goal or dream…chances are that, you will prove yourself a winner!

Whatever you do, get rid of inaction paralysis and make deliberate plans to place yourself on road to success.

Be professional.

Acting in a professional manner seals lips of those who may want to capitalize on your unprofessional behavior to make your life a misery. Whether you are responding to e-mails, or speaking to your boss or co-worker, calm down take a deep breath and avoid temptation to escalate matter.

Learn what not to do.

Since life is always about making progress and getting better, this is usually best environment to learn what not to do, learn what not to say and who not to trust in future. If you are planning to start your own business or be in management, then this is a good place to learn about how not to treat employees or how to be a good boss!

Be creative

It is amazing how hostile environments can bring out best in you. You may begin to explore areas in your life that you never knew existed and also begin to expand your range in terms of what you want to do in life. This is usually time to reflect seriously about your life and what matters most. Many life-changing ideas begin when people have reached end of their ropes and start to expect better things for themselves.

Stand up for yourself.

Do not keep silent about hostility. Speak up for yourself, defend your actions when necessary, talk to someone who might listen to you, record your complaints with HR, do whatever is necessary to set record straight.

Jump ship

When it gets so bad, and after you have exhausted all options, be good to yourself and jump ship.