As long as you are doing something to get out of situation, you will get strength to manage pressure while still working at your job. However, if after weighing your options and counting cost, you feel that you can no longer continue to work at your job…jump ship and look for greener pastures elsewhere.

2. Create a protective mental shield around you.

This is a work survival skill you can use to block negativity at work. I call it “the see no evil, hear no evil skill”

This does not mean denying that situation exists. It is just one way of dealing with a situation to protect yourself. In this case, you program yourself to see and hear your boss but not really “see or hear them” Your boss could be yelling at you, but you purposely let it slide as if you did not hear anything. This helps not only protects your mind but also helps you retain control over situation. 3. Stand up for yourself.

Confront situation…don’t run away from it. Bullies do exist in work place and that bully could be your boss. The more you cower, run and hide; more power you take away from yourself.

Each time you don’t speak up against something you consider an “injustice” towards you…you feel bullied, abused, violated and powerless. Then you begin to lose your self esteem and confidence. When you stand up for yourself and attempt to right wrong…you take back your power. This can be tough, because your paycheck is on line…but, sometimes you too have to be tough.

For instance, next time your boss yells at you in presence of others…muster courage to say something simple and professional like,” can we talk about this in private?” I am sure that even if boss does not agree to a private conversation, he/she will probably think twice about yelling at you in public.

5. Stand up for yourself.

Don’t allow people to put you down and don’t allow other people's expectations to thwart what you are capable of becoming. Don’t put up with people or situations that negate all positive things that you can do. Stand up for your dreams!

6. Volunteer to help less privileged.

Volunteering will give you a sense of fulfillment, accomplishment and appreciation. Giving yourself in service to others is one of noblest things to do. The look of gratitude on faces of those that you have helped is enough to boost your self esteem

7. Set personal goals and accomplish them.

Living aimlessly leaves you with a feeling of emptiness and confusion. Goals give you a sense of purpose. They steer your life in a particular direction. They make your life purposeful. Accomplishing personal goals gives your self-esteem a big boost.