Discouraged Due to Back-stabbers & Manipulators

"The best way to ensure success is to start growing today. No matter where you may be starting from, don't be discouraged; everyone who got where he is started where he was." ~ John C. Maxwell

"People get discouraged. They should remember, from me, it takes courage not to be discouraged." ~ Benjamin B. Ferencz

"I've taken my bumps and bruises, but you've got to be willing to get knocked down and pick yourself up. You can't get discouraged. You can't lose sight of what your goals are." ~ Jermaine O'Neal

"We are called upon to help the discouraged beggars in life's marketplace. But one day we must come to see that an edifice which produces beggars needs restructuring." ~ Martin Luther King, Jr.

People who frequently betray and back-stab others often share troubling characteristics. One significant warning sign is deception; these individuals usually lie and manipulate situations and people for their benefit. They also lack empathy, finding it difficult to understand or care about other people's feelings, making betrayal easier. Selfishness is another common trait; they focus primarily on their own needs and desires, disregarding the impact on those they betray. These individuals are typically irresponsible, avoiding accountability for their actions and even blaming others for the consequences of their betrayals. Additionally, they are secretive and prone to talking behind others' backs, withholding information to maintain control and manipulate situations. Their charm and persuasiveness enable them to gain trust quickly, which they eventually betray.

On the other hand, dealing with someone who betrays you requires controlling your own emotional reactions. Feeling disheartened or upset is normal, but those feelings don't have to linger. Think of your emotions as different states and strive to remain positive most of the time. The goal is to reduce the time spent in a negative state: turn a bad day into a bad hour, a difficult hour into a few minutes, and sometimes, you can shake it off in seconds. Recognize your emotions without dismissing them, understand why you feel that way, and then choose to move forward by redirecting your focus to a more positive frame of mind.

If you consistently observe these negative behaviours in someone, it strongly indicates that they may not be trustworthy.