If your team or classmates often tease or laugh at you, this article is definitely for you! You can strengthen your self-esteem with our help. First, remember that you are not the only one who is treated badly or even bullied. You can learn to deal with bullying. Everyone encounters rude or mean behavior at some point in life. Secondly: there is nothing wrong with you. In fact, the problem lies with the person bullying you. Apparently, they are insecure and try to take out their problems on you. Happy people want to share their happiness. Unhappy people often want to make others unhappy too. Is there such a thing as universal justice? We don’t know — but there is a healthy way to deal with bullying.
So how should you respond?
If someone sees that their behavior makes you suffer, they feel satisfaction — and continue. But if they see it doesn’t bother you at all, the bullying loses its purpose. The key is that you truly don’t let it affect you. Instead, let this behavior motivate you to show your true worth!
Just like… John Arne Riise did.
John Arne Riise – as a child, he was teased at school because of his appearance. After winning the Champions League final, he returned to his hometown in 2005 and went to McDonald’s, where a man who used to bully him at school was working. Riise showed him his Champions League medal. He later wrote a book about his experiences — maybe it’s worth reading.
Robert Lewandowski – today a football idol, but in the past, he was cruelly mocked. When he started playing for Borussia Dortmund, the WDR television network created a video portraying him as a loser who couldn’t even find the bathroom. He was nicknamed “Lewandoofski” (“doof” meaning dumb). Today, he’s one of FC Bayern Munich’s greatest players and has achieved more than his mockers ever dreamed of.
Cristiano Ronaldo – when he moved from Madeira to Lisbon to play for Sporting CP, his teammates made fun of his accent. At one point, he even threw a chair at a teacher because he’d had enough. He later said it was an extremely difficult time. But now CR7 is one of the most successful footballers in history. And those former teammates? They probably admire him today.
How should you behave?
Let these three players inspire you – and there are many more examples, even outside football. Keep going! Remember: these people are just temporary figures in your life. Soon you won’t see them anymore – but they might see you on the big screen and envy you. 🙂
Transform that negative energy into active life force. Fight for your dreams and don’t waste time on people who bring nothing positive to your life. And always remember: sooner or later, everything comes back around.
* If a situation becomes too much or someone won’t leave you alone despite you ignoring them: seek help. Talk to your coach, teacher, or parent. Such people should not go unpunished – and they should never take away your joy, whether it’s in football or life.
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