Manipulation is a psychological influence in order to subconsciously induce a person to act against his will. It is a useful method in some situations, but when it is used with the wrong motives, you need to be able to resist.
Instructions
Step 1
Learn to recognize manipulators. Contrary to popular belief that strong and suppressive personalities are manipulated, psychologists identify about 10 types of manipulation. These include exaggerating the situation, ignoring the obvious, the need to keep everything under one's own control, demonstrating one's dependence, excessive virtue, an increased tendency to criticize, and the like. Depending on what kind of manipulation you are faced with, your further actions depend.
Step 2
Develop inner qualities. If you are gullible or shy, try to root out these feelings whenever possible. It also doesn't hurt to boost your self-esteem. But remember that if you only outwardly create the impression of a strong and confident person, then the manipulator will feel it.
Step 3
Learn to refuse. Saying “no” on time and confidently will help you show the person that you have your own position. This will reduce his desire to act.
Step 4
Show your disbelief. Let the person feel that there is a distance between you. Do not share something intimate with such a person.
Step 5
Be unpredictable. Manipulators are accustomed to the fact that everything goes according to their plan. But if you react to their actions the way you need them, they will be confused and in confusion will ease the pressure a little.
Step 6
Hide your flaws. People who rule others tend to press on the weakest points and provoke their victim. Therefore, the less the manipulator knows about your disadvantages, the calmer you will be.
Step 7
Avoid bragging. Even if your successes are not invented, but real, the manipulator sees bragging as your vulnerability and will not miss the opportunity to hurt. When you feel like showing off, practice humility. Deliberately underestimate your abilities in order to mislead the interlocutor.
Step 8
Don't exaggerate the situation. Being able to recognize a manipulator is good, but if you look for manipulative tendencies in everyone, then you will be ruled by your own fears, which is not a good alternative.
