Make yourself laugh, and you set the frame. This is the most fun way to build self-acceptance.

Inside jokes are designed to bring some people in and leave others out. They are wonderful between friends, but they are also a classic bully move, and I love using bully tactics for good.

By having inside jokes with yourself, you bring yourself in and leave the world out. This isn’t full exclusion only partial denial…basically we let the world wonder what makes us tick, which sparks their curiosity.

We never let them in on the joke, setting boundaries is empowering, but we invite them to join us on a funny adventure just by being playful.

The ability to self-amuse shows you don’t depend on others to have fun.

Anti-bullies are non-needy and can remain calm, the opposite of bf qualities like reactiveness and anxious agitatio ...