How to Use Power Phrases

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You Don’t Have to Put

Up with Put-Downs

PowerPhrase Responses to

Unkind Criticism

Emily found a job she really wanted in a doctor’s office. It
didn’t last very long. Her boss was very unkind in his words. I
call the doctor “Dr. Awful.”
Dr. Awful would say things like,

What kind of idiot are you?

Can’t you follow any directions?

My dog can do a better job than you can.

For two weeks, Emily endured his comments and for two weeks
her self-esteem plummeted. Finally, she couldn’t take it any-
more. She picked up her purse and walked out.

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