The 7 Crucial Moments When Standing Up for Yourself Feels Impossible—but Could Change Everything
I remember one instance at a previous job. I had been working tirelessly on a project, putting in extra hours and really going above and beyond.
However, when it was time for recognition, my boss gave all the credit to a colleague who had contributed significantly less.
I was hurt and angry. But more than that, I felt disrespected.
I could have let it slide, pretended it didn’t bother me. But that would not have been true to myself or fair to my hard work.
After much deliberation, I decided to stand up for myself. I requested a private meeting with my boss and expressed my feelings about the situation – respectfully but firmly.
