Don't pick up the rope!

I have 4 kids. Sometimes they try to annoy one another. They'll say something just to try to frustrate the other person. I constantly say - Don't pick up the rope! Don't take the bait!

When you are learning to minimize contact with people that are hurting your confidence it is okay to just ignore the hooks, rope, or bait. Simply don't pick up the rope. Walk right past it and smile as you continue to grow your confidence!