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I am the headmistress of primary section.The secondary school headmistress interferes in my work.She contradicts my decisions. Always insults and puts me down. What do I do?
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I can understand it becomes frustrating job politics.you can have a open communication to resolve issues and to navigate properly what you have been facing. Sometimes a communication helps you to resolve issues.
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Dis is office politics. Need to consult psychotherapist for anxiety or stress
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Hi,
It’s difficult to navigate through job politics which can in turn lead to stress at work.
It is important that you have an open communication with your headmistress and let her know your job description and responsibilities. An open communication goes a long way in solving issues.
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You may take counselling sessions with me to navigate through job stress.
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Thanks for reaching out. The secondary school headmistress interferes with your work and puts you down. I understand it can be frustrating when someone puts you down. You want to focus on your work and be calm. Consult a psychologist and explain about how the secondary school headmistress behaves. A psychologist will guide you on how you can cope with the situation and feel calm.
There can be ways in which you can cope with the work related stress that you are facing. A psychologist will help you with this.
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Contact me for counselling sessions. Along with counselling I can suggest natural foods to calm the mind.
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You need to seek counseling sessions to improve your perception and decision making skills.
It will help you to fight back in the right way. You will learn strategies to lead yourself.
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you need an expert psychologist asap.
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You can contact me through an online appointment for further assistance.
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Hello,
It must be quite challenging when such situations arise.
However the power to have your self esteem intact lies with you.
You can choose to respond rather than react. The more a person is trying to evoke reactions, you can rise above with a dignified composure.
You can keep working on the constructive part of any criticism and smoothly breeze through such unfruitful attempts by silence, smiles and sensibility.
Keep bettering your best.
You can consult for further professional guidance.
Happy Healthy Living!
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Need to set some boundaries
Get into the habit of documenting
Act form
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Smile
It’s just a job
F;):k it
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Smile and art
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Hi, Dealing with interference and undermining behavior from a colleague can be challenging, especially when it affects your ability to effectively manage your responsibilities. As the headmistress of the primary section, it's essential to address this situation professionally and assertively.
Firstly, consider having a private and honest conversation with the secondary school headmistress to express your concerns. Clearly communicate how her behavior is impacting your ability to perform your role effectively and how it undermines the collaborative atmosphere within the school. Use specific examples to illustrate your points and focus on how her actions affect the overall well-being of the school community.
During the conversation, remain calm, respectful, and solution-oriented. Avoid being defensive or confrontational, as this may escalate tensions further. Instead, emphasize your commitment to fostering a positive working relationship and finding mutually beneficial solutions to any issues that arise.
If the behavior persists despite your attempts to address it directly, consider involving a neutral third party, such as a mediator or HR representative, to facilitate a constructive dialogue and resolution. Document instances of interference and undermining behavior to provide evidence if further action is necessary.
Additionally, focus on building strong relationships with other colleagues, staff members, and stakeholders within the school community. Cultivating a supportive network can provide you with valuable allies and resources to navigate challenging situations and maintain a positive work environment.
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Continue to focus on your role as a headmistress of primary school, don't take anything personally when something happens at work place. As long as you are firm and confident about your work/ decisions, express yourself totally.
If somebody intentionally try to put you down, ignore, stay away physically and mentally. You might experience low energy during the incident, but come back increase your energy levels and keep the calm state of mind to face the situation in much better way.
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People are different, you never know what insecurity or jealousy or manipulation is going on in her mind. If all of her problems are affecting you, then a step back and be committed to your actions, if she contradicts all your decisions you have to be assertive enough to stand up for your decisions. Ignore when she puts you down. Hope it helps.
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be assertive and stand up for yourself, let that negative space not consume you too much . walk away from it mentally and physically.
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Create boundaries...communicate.connect for counseling
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Ms. Hema Sampath
Counselling Psychologist
18 yrs exp
Bangalore
I understand the situation..
It is better to discuss thus trouble factor with your chairperson or the School administrator..
If even after that it doesn't happen, better straight away to the secondary school HM itself and resolve with them directly..
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For a better clarity and for a better communication, you could a professional support like us to handle it better..
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