When you get the feeling that someone does not appreciate you, your job, or whatever you do, even though you are giving your all, it is a sign of disdain. Even if you're not doing anything illegal, people may not recognize your value.

Today's theme is focused on the matter of contempt. It covered topics such as how to identify when someone is really disrespectful to you but tries to disguise it, how to react to someone who exhibits disdain and disrespect, and how to cope with individuals who treat you with contempt.

How can you know if someone is really insulting you but attempting to conceal it?

If that's what your gut instinct is telling you, then go with it. If you have a nagging feeling in the back of your mind, it is a sign that something is wrong. Then there's a chance that something isn't quite right.

Our brain functions similarly to a large computer, picking up impulses and information at an astonishing velocity. It happens much too quickly for you to perceive consciously. So, when you're conversing with someone and you're feeling uneasy, there seems to be something going on that you can't seem to nail down or pinpoint as the source of your discomfort.

Try not to be concerned. The perception of yourself that you have is larger than the view that others have of you. Recognize your own value.

You might make a reservation. Keep your responses brief and to the point, be vigilant, and leave as soon as you detect that uneasy sensation. One of the most serious errors you may make is to continue attempting to impress those who are insulting you. Even if you're not certain they're doing it.

These folks are most likely seeking to impress others by making fun of you. Maintaining the emphasis on them feeds their ego while assisting you in looking for ways out of the discussion to discreetly disconnect and depart.

How do you reply to someone who treats you with disrespect?

There are folks will usually put your courage down in standing up and saying what is unacceptable.

Tell individuals calmly, clearly, and forcefully that their remarks are disrespectful, insulting, disparaging, or whatever other unpleasant words or acts they are using against you. If they do it again, you tell them that you will not tolerate this behavior and that they have crossed the line of what is acceptable behavior.

It's not about gaining power or dominating people. It's about the ability to regulate yourself so that you don't become a doormat in life. Take charge of your own life by standing up and establishing your boundaries without fear. People who do not stand up for themselves make themselves victims of others who would take advantage of their inability to stand up for themselves.

It requires guts, strength, and confidence, but the end result is personal integrity, which is everything! Create your own code of ethics and communicate to others around you that you are a person of high integrity who will not be taken advantage of.

How do you cope with those that look down on you?

There is nothing you can do to prevent people from looking down on you. People will do what they will do, and you will not be able to stop them. You have no influence over the behavior of others. And everything you attempt would just aggravate the matter.

Nevertheless, ignore them, get away from them, and if you can't, create a mental connection with someone who encourages and supports you to be the best you can be until you can get away from them.

Simply be certain that it is not the product of any arrogance that he or she may have imputed to you. If this has occurred, there are options for dealing with it. You may discover strategies to mitigate the damage and demonstrate that the source of the disdain is not you.

Final Thoughts:

As a result, anytime someone has an issue with you, it typically has nothing to do with you and everything to do with them. Perhaps they are envious of you, or you make them feel insecure in some manner. Maybe they're simply average individuals who wish to keep you back. Whatever the cause, it has less to do with you and more to do with them. However, you must stand up for yourself when you think it's too much. If they belittle you in front of others, respond firmly but politely. Above all, concentrate on your goals and satisfaction, rather than on anyone else's erroneous perception of who you are.