This Form of psychological Manipulation and Abuse adheres to a principal of kicking the target while she`s down. Over time, the target is told over and over again that she is not good enough in some way. Once the manipulator figures out what is most painful to the victim, he may use this as his weapon in this regard.
For Example, if the target feels self-conscious about her physical appearance, this becomes the abuser`s subject of torture, and he will use the weapon often, especially if he sees it effectively breaking down the mental strength and composure of the victim.
Doing this offers an unchallenged level of control and influence over the victim, and, once there, the abuser will continue to exercise the tactic in order to keep her in that low place. This kind of emotional abuse is often accompanied by physical abuse, as well. The Target who has been worn down through emotional abuse will also be unable to defend herself effectively, as the will to live itself is broken down alongside any sense of self-confidence or Identity.
The Reward for this type of abuse works differently for the abuser in a lot of these cases. He is not usually trying to gain something from the victim but is rather releasing the frustration, anger, or depression that he feels himself and is unable to deal with. He passes along this pain in order to alleviate himself of some of the stress and pressure in some way often functioning in complete denial of his actions as a way to live with himself as he continues this behavior.
Most of the time, there is no winner in these unfortunate circumstances. Both parties are spiraling downward. The Longer this behavior continues, the more obscure the way out becomes. Other Factors complicate this situation, such as Kids and Financial Status.
Women may feel trapped with in an abusive Relationship because they depend on the partner for Financial Support or other kinds of Support. There might also be the Threat of Physical Harm to the children should the Victim take any action toward getting out of the situation, to get either her children or herself away.
At this point, the abuser is driven by the simple and basic drive to possess and control without any concern as to what he is actually Gaining out of the situation. This Feeling will often persist in situations where the Abuser has lost control in all aspects of his Life or in situations where he was bought up in a similar environment and understands no alternative way to live and operate in relation to other people.
One of the most Malicious and Harmful Forms of Manipulation happens in the place that most of us believe is the most comfortable and safest to spend our time – Inside your Home.
But the Truth is, people live out years and even decades of their lives under the influence of a Manipulative Partner. We Read stories and headlines all the time about the Manipulation that can happen inside the home and how sometimes it can Lead to Physical Altercations, Abuse, and even Spousal Homicide.
The Manipulation that occurs inside the home between partners employ the most powerful and Influential Forms of Emotional Manipulation in Existence, and it works on a scale that Tampers with the very souls and hearts of the Targets.
When a form of Manipulation by a Partner is very successful, it is because the Manipulator has been able to pinpoint exactly where the partner is most vulnerable emotionally. This area of vulnerability will be different in each person, and, certainly, there are those who are much more manipulatable than others of a stronger constitution and higher emotional intelligence. We will focus on some of the most common emotional strategies employed by manipulators in the home.
Flattery and Superficial Charm
Superficial Relationships employ Superficial Pleasures and Techniques. these are the kinds of Relationships that Might start through an Initial Sexual Encounter and sustain themselves based purely on the initial excitement and pleasure coming from an exciting new affair, extra-martial or otherwise Predators in this Arena often juggle multiple partners at the same time and become quite talented at compartmentalizing each interaction and keeping them separate from each other.
This is vital to a successful Manipulative Tactic in this context because he, most often, will employ excessive charm and flattery in order to put the target in a place psychologically where she is most susceptible.
as with all of the most skilled dark psychology users, the practitioner will have picked out his target specific to his intentions and tactics. Those women who spend all of their Time on their Looks and Making themselves Public on Social Media are often the most susceptible to flattery and superficial charm Tactics.
They enjoy the Attention and Compliments, and they often form a kind of addiction to this attention, using it as a way to sustain themselves and their self-esteem. When they don`t get this attention their esteem and confidence might plummet to a place where they become desperate, often utilizing sexual influence in order to garner the attention and admiration they`ve develop such a need for.
This type of Tactic can be quite economical for the manipulation are effective for short-term gain, but the effects of this behavior often catch up to the manipulator in some way or another. The targets of such manipulation are also susceptible to being stolen away, as the emotional attachment present in deeper types of emotional manipulation does not take hold in the same way regarding this superficial charm-based manipulation.
Anyone who comes along with more material wealth and steady use of charm and flattery may ignite a desire to switch gears, stemming from a mentality that the “Grass may be Greener on the other side “.
Without the bond of love or trust holding her back, this might be an easy choice to take. When this situation arises, it is common for the manipulator to act out in the way of violent or abusive behavior in order to keep his target “in-line“.
Jealousy and the need for control and dominance often accompany the desire to gather “Trophies” through superficial Manipulation, and the Prize of maintaining control over his Prey is not Grounded in a Deep, Fulfilling Relationships, But Rather the Status that comes along with “Owning” a woman.
Women are just as capable of stringing along a man, perhaps through a much more powerful persuasion tactic and desire. Those men who are obviously drawn to and dominated by the pursuit of women are easy targets for predatory women of this type.
It is easy to pick out these types of men in a crowd or to simply attract them through Flirtation. Men can be Susceptible to letting down their guards emotionally when they choose Relationship. In order to support these desires and fool themselves into thinking they are being fulfilled on a deeper level, they can buy in all sorts of Psychological Manipulation Techniques, which work to convince the target that there are Real Love and Respect within the Relationship.
Women who are skilled in this type of manipulation will be quite insidious in their mixture of Tactics, Turning the Tables and inciting guilt when they see the opportunity to make their target feel bad for something they did. They can ignite their Partner`s Sense of Protecting what`s theirs and even encourage the partner to act unethically on the Predator`s Behalf, all in the name of false Claim of Love.
So, In next Part of this chapter we will Discuss the Topic
Manipulation Concept – Manipulative Person – Psychological Manipulation – Conceptual Illustration with Shadowy Figure Manipulating People as Puppets
USING MANIPULATION TO GAIN POWERE OVER COLLEAGUES
Good Day Readers, Today we will be discussing another Manipulation Tactic that People often see in the workplace is that which works to belittle and undermine others as a means to make themselves feel better or superior in their positions. The Irony is that, often, people who enact this kind of insidious Manipulation in the Workplace do not hold positions of power above those the demean.
This can actually be one of the primary drivers for someone to behave this way against other People. Especially men who feel that they are not in the position that is commensurate with what they feel they deserve will be susceptible to the Temptation to act out their Frustration and take it out on others with whom they Interact on a Daily Basis.
This is simply convenient for them because of the ease of access and their availability to become easy prey. The Manipulation in this context will quickly Learn who in their environment would make good targets. In other words, these are people who are unlikely to fight back or defend themselves.
Here, we return to the concepts we`ve discussed in previous chapters about how the manipulator will choose his prey. Weill he go after the diminutive and weak-willed, self-conscious young woman who has just started at the company or the confident woman who doesn`t take crap from anyone? The Answer should be obvious. Therefor, it is essential that those in the environment look out for one another when it comes to defending against Manipulation in the Workplace.
Unfortunately, People do not always take it upon themselves to look out for one another in an increasingly Individualistic Society that operates on an everyone-for-himself basis. In addition, the Manipulator may be smart enough to know that he must operate in a way that is not obvious to the other coworkers around him. He will pinpoint and target a single Individual and take opportunities when he can, Perhaps even convincing the Target to take on extra workloads.
The effect here would be that the Manipulator feels a sense of power that is false but nevertheless comforting. The manipulative undermining the already low-confidence level of the target. The Target will start to feel as if she has no choice as she is persistently told that she needs noticed.
Alternatively, the Manipulator might employ Tactics that focus on Engaging the Target`s Good-Natured Feelings and Tendencies. These would include feeling sorry for him and like she should help him, that he is genuinely in need of support and assistance, and that she should feel guilty for not wanting to help him.
These feelings can be evoked through direct confrontation with the manipulator as he drops subtle cues to trigger these emotions. The effect may not take place right away, but most of the most Malicious Dark Psychology Tactics begin with the planting of simple, unnoticed seeds of doubt and emotional manipulation, which grow over time.
In this way, workplace manipulation can work just as effectively as manipulation situations at home because a person often spends almost as much time at the office working as they do at home relaxing. The Psychic Effects of workplace Manipulation can be just as harmful and can make the target feel trapped.
Not everyone feels they have the capability to just pick up and leave a job, especially if they have become invested in their careers. People put up with unpleasant interactions at work every day for the sake of responsibility for the wellbeing of their families. Unhappiness and Dissatisfaction in the workplace can lead to others viewing you as a way to alleviate their own stress through covert abuse and emotional manipulation.
On the flip side, those who feel as if they are under a large amount of stress may become the perpetrators of such workplace abuse as a way to alleviate their stress and not even realize they are turning into this kind of person. We all do what we can, sometimes unconsciously, to alleviate stress from conscious thought – just like when something happens, and we get suddenly very frustrated and angry.
We seem unable to control the feelings that arise and, if we are not careful, may from habits of reaction in these situations which are harmful, either to ourselves or those around us. It is Important that people do not underestimate the Psychological Effects of their stress and their reactions to that stress on other people, most often on the people they love the most.
Sometimes, all it takes is for someone to point out to the abuser that his behavior is out of line. He may not realize the extent to which he has let his automatic reactions to stress get out of hand. If this tactic does not work, then it may be necessary to notify a Manager or Supervisor in order to have the behavior addressed. If you find yourself the Target of Workplace Manipulation and Abuse and cannot successfully address it yourself, then you need to seek out help and support in order to make the behavior stop.
Perhaps you can move departments or surround yourself with a different team. Your Boss or Supervisor should take this Kind of thing seriously and take steps to alleviate the effects of such abuse and put a stop to the abuse itself.
Do not underestimate the Long-Term Effects of just taking it upon yourself to put up with it and deal with it. A lot of people start out thinking they are too strong to be affected by Long-Term Abuse, but the Human Psyche only has so much it can put up with before it starts to give in. Enlist the Help of those you Trust To Help You Navigate the Situation.
So, We will finish this Chapter here now, do work on the things to make Life Better.
Manipulation Concept – Manipulative Person – Psychological Manipulation – Conceptual Illustration with Shadowy Figure Manipulating People as Puppets
Good Day Readers, In Todays Blog we will continue to discuss the Topic of ” Using Manipulation to Defend One`s Position “.
As We Discussed there is competition in workplace environment, So, In order to make sure everyone within the company is doing their jobs and keeping nothing in their minds except perfect operation, the people in power must persuade and charm their underlings so as to convince them that their work is thoroughly appreciated and vital to the successful operation of the company.
This is done through lots of attention to the business statement of purpose and how the company improves society and offers something of value to everyone involved and to all customers helping to keep the company going. These value statements often seem completely altruistic in nature, as if the ultimate aim of the company is to help this specific niche of human individuals, and this goal goes far beyond simple monetary concerns as the primary objective.
In this way, workers can be inspired to do their jobs to the best of their ability with the belief system that they are working for the people who are buying their products, and not just to boost the Income of the people who are in charge and running the company from the top.
This is a form of Internal and nonpersonal Manipulation, with decisions and actions being taken from the top, which then spread throughout the company through different modes of communication and dissemination of information through such individuals as middle management in order to get to those on the lowest “RUNG” of the corporate ladder.
As this is done, it soon becomes part of the Paradigm of working there, and it becomes an essential part of the public identity of that company.
This all seems sinister on the face of it, but it is all about the balance that is demanded from a market economy between filling a need within society and also building up the business so that it becomes Dominant in the Industry and remains Successful and Sustainable. There is nothing wrong with maintaining a proper balance between these two concerns, but, all too often, the scales start to tip toward Economic Dominance within an industry and the Greed of those in Power.
This movement prompts Manipulation as a Necessity to maintain the Façade of the balance, which may or may not have existed at the outset.
Now, let`s scale down a bit and talk about how an individual employee might utilize Tactics of Manipulation in order to build Himself up above everyone else. There is a tendency within groups of Human Beings that is quite Effective in this Context.
For Example, a boss assigns a group of Employees to work as a Team on a certain Project. They are to meet and Brainstorm Ideas to come up with a detailed plan on how to Proceed. An Employee who has his sights set on climbing up the Ladder can use this situation to his advantage if he plays it right.
The Person in Group meetings who talks the Loudest and is the most charismatic will have an instinctively more profound effect on the minds of those around him compared to the one who sits back in the corner or talks in a quieter tone of voice and affect.
Even if this quieter individual has the better ideas, the group will tend to lean toward the one with much more confidence, and this is something that is ingrained within us as human beings, in relation to the establishment of an Alpha or Leader, which gives back to the first Manifestation of Human Society on Earth.
We can`t get away from the tendencies tied to Human Nature, though we can work to be conscious of when someone is using this as a part of Manipulative tactics. Without thinking about it, however, the team will automatically start to Lean toward this Confident, Charismatic Voice in the Room, and, Ultimately, this individual will use this Phenomenon as a way to make himself seem like this Prominent Voice of Leadership from the Perspective of his Boss – and this is the Ultimate Goal.
Unfortunately, because of this phenomenon, many bad decisions are often made without the realization that they were not the best ideas until it is too late. The Fact that this is an often subconscious mechanism of Human Nature means it is not always something that people Realize is happening to them at the moment when they are making those Crucial Decisions.
Here we will End this Topic, and in Next Topic we will be Discussing about:
Manipulation Concept – Manipulative Person – Psychological Manipulation – Conceptual Illustration with Shadowy Figure Manipulating People as Puppets
Workplace Manipulation takes many forms, so we will look at some examples from different people`s point of view.
Using Manipulation to Climb the Corporate Ladder
Most often, workplace manipulation is about building one`s own prestige within the Environment for the sake of pursuing self-centered goals. But there are lots of different naunced forms of manipulation that take place in the office and other workplace environments, which are not necessarily consciously undertaken.
A lot of the time, it boils down to people`s sense of importance when it comes to how others view them and what their positions are within the company. Let illustrate something like this that might be going on inside the boardroom meeting of higherups within a company
We`ll say that this company is pretty sizeable and competitive within its Industry, with lots of people working on the upper management side as the company expands and works to manage its Locations. Each Individual here holds some level of power over certain areas and branches of the company, but there is room for people to move up as the business continues to do well and positions open up in order to manage more and more property.
You can bet that this upward mobility currently present within the company is one of the primary thoughts on these people`s minds as they interact with their bosses and conceive ideas for growth in an effort to impress those who are in charge and those who make company wide decisions.
This is an area where politics may come into play and where manipulation Tactics related to Politics are working from both sides. A Top Executive might push himself forward by offering ideas and refuting the ideas of others in order to make himself look like the smartest one in the room. Such Actions might Prompt other people in the room to form alliances against him in order to tear him down or to make room for themselves.
Using Manipulation to Defend One`s Position
On the flip side, those in the top positions will feel a need and desire to hold onto power through Demonstrations of Dominance and Domineering Tactics even when they are not entirely applicable or necessary in order to prove the point of his/her seniority and position.
Now, Of Course, this doesn`t apply to every person in a place of power within a company, but there is certainly an argument to be made that those instincts which prompt people to exert themselves in order to maintain control of a population would be Triggered in a Position of Power.
At these positions, the stakes become higher and blame is often placed on those at the Top of a Company. Therefore, Actions of Manipulation might stem from Fear, which is a very strong motivator toward actions and decisions that may not be entirely Ethical but rather a desperate attempt to hang on to Power and Influence and make sure no one crosses him/her Decisions.
People who make it to the Top of Prestigious Company often let this kind of Position and Power go to their Heads in different ways, Manifesting as a Domineering presence that must be obeyed and bowed to for fear of being cut out of the Game Entirely.
This kind of Dominating Presence is often fueled by a growing Desire linked with Greed and Power-Hungry Cravings, which only Manifest once the Individual has had a taste of the Power that seems to win them such Prizes. There is a whole area of Research surrounding the Phenomenon and Effects of Power on the Individual Psyche, but Corruption is a common Consequence.
We`ve seen this unfold all over the news in America where People at the Highest Echelons of Power seem to hit a Point somewhere along the line where they no longer make Business Decisions that involve the Interests of the People Responsible for holding the Company up, but which seem solely concerned with its industry.
This is, after all, one of the most important aspects of working and managing a company that is ingrained in employees from the moment they start working. The capitalist Economy is all about Growth and Economic Dominance.
The Leaders consider themselves ultimately responsible for this aspect of the business and often make Decisions that minimize the Importance of those at the bottom while doing whatever it takes to increase the Profits coming in. The mode of Control for Individuals in these Positions is often to Practice Manipulation Techniques.
So, Now in Part-2 of this Topic we will Continue to Discuss
