9 Signs that You Should Say Nothing and Let it Go 

James 1:19 "Be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to become angry."

I never address crap with problematic people. Here’s why: 1.) I don’t need their validation to admit they are wrong, because most people will never admit they are wrong. 2.) I don’t need the closure of an apology, because most people will never apologize. 3.) I don’t care to waste my breath telling anyone who has wronged me what they did because they already know what they did, and they already know they shouldn’t have done it.They know this, because they wouldn’t want the same thing done to them. Just block them, get them out of your life, and move on.

It becomes crystal clear that you are in a troubled marriage when you get to the point that you can't talk to your spouse about anything.

I think if one has to walk on egg shells with someone, it’s time to end the relationship whether it’s friendship or romantic relationship.

Thank you for this video. It is so true. 1) When they cannot handle feedback well. 2) When you know that it will not make a difference. (eg people who complain). 3) When it will make things worse. (They will use it against you or lash out). 4) When it is unsafe (could get aggressive, dangerous or mean) 5) When you have jot had the time to process. If you are just reacting... 6) When you will hurt someone because you feel wounded. Do not be a doormat but stay stable and assert your boundaries. 7) When the relationship is too superficial to withstand the comment. 8) When it goes against someone else's boundaries. 9) When not reacting is more powerful than getting hooked in. Don't take the bait and protect your peace.

not saying anything because you are choosing not to engage in an uncomfortable conversation is life transforming. i am allowed to say nothing. one of the most valuable skills you teach. thank you.

I have also found that people seem to "take you more seriously" if you speak thoughtfully and intentionally instead of just merely "venting" all the time.

You should always set boundaries and speak up for yourself in a calm manner. With few words, then move on. Do not allow people to mistreat you, speak up for yourself ❤️

I learned… that if I have to explain to a grown adult on how to be a decent and civil person as if I’m explaining to a two year old… that conversation shouldn’t even be taking place and is a total waste of time… or worse.

I have a hard time with some of these, because it reminds me of all the times my mother taught me not to bother saying things to shitty people because "That's just them." Growing up with that only taught an unnecessary subservience to jerks. It's true that some people never change. But sometimes you also cannot get rid of those people, so you have to be able to tell them to go eff off.

Sometimes get tired of saying nothing and putting up with the same rubbish all the time

I have found this "intentional non-engagement" to be really effective in dealing with really aggressive, irritating people.

Some survival methods: Don’t give people power they don’t deserve. If someone upsets you, pause before blurting out something you don’t mean. Stay calm and don’t raise your voice. Know your value. Never forget your value, even if you’re surrounded by people who ignore you. Leave toxic people behind. One red flag is too many. Being single has a lot of good aspects. Follow your passion. Nature walks. Confront your fears if they are proving to be a road block to progress.

Let them miss your absence. Drives the dark side crazy. Spiritual reciprocity is so comforting.

Complaining has its value when it is done in the moment in order to find a solution. Chronic whining, however, just brings everybody down. Know when to speak up and when to remain silent.

Also, when you're in a relationship with a narcissist who will use anything you say as ammunition against you. I told a friend that I felt hurt when she teased me in front of others. She upped teasing me in front of others. I began withdrawing (promptly disengaging with a narcissist only triggers their rage) from her by intentionally going on about details of subjects she found boring. She still smeared me, as narcissists do, but I cut my losses. Now, I'm much more careful and slower to let someone into my life beyond acquaintance level. Live and learn.

I have two “friends” that I recently have decided to fade out of my life. I have observed some of their behaviors over time, and I have realized that they are disordered and unstable (for example, I caught one in a huge lie, one has been struggling with certain issues for nearly 15 years and hasn’t gotten stable, things like that). Because they’re disordered, I came to the conclusion that confronting them, having a chat or setting boundaries would do no good. They need more than I am able to provide. I made my observations and moved on.

each time is different but often in my life.. less is more... not saying something shuts it down, done

My voice was suppressed as a child lol. Definitely feel that uncomfortableness when I don’t speak. Finding my middle ground balance is a journey. I have a silver tongue, main reason I was suppressed, but realizing My voice doesn’t or even can’t solve everything is very freeing. Being a slave to vocal expression is not a step up from coerced silence. They are just different sides of the same coin. Nice thoughts thank you.

I clearly understand, but it all sounds s like the easy way out, and allowing people to continue being bullies. Sometimes silence is a silent killer.

Everyone wants to speak and feel heard.❤

Usually if i care enough about the person enough to be their friend in the first place and something is really bothering me i tend to speak my truth before i walk away regardless if they get aggressive or defensive in the moment. I try to be kind of course, but direct. To me ghosting is immature and i wouldnt want to wonder why someone is not returning calls or whatever, so i try to treat others the way i want to be treated.

Highly recommend Julia’s book “Drive Your Own Darn Bus”.

What is truly disturbing is when any of these applies to therapists. Also, one not mentioned is when the other person insists on almost total positivity, all the time.

Some people cannot handle feedback because they’re so immature and insecure.

Definitely the last one resonated the most for me - protecting my peace when I feel like I’m being deliberately baited in a conversation. Needed that clarity ☺️

I wouldn’t want a one-sided relationship in my life Julia.

Man, at this point in my life, I ain lettin’ SHT go! I’ve taken the higher road all my LIFE and it’s gotten me nothing but disrespect, and a gut full of pus. You got it in you to come at me sideways, you can get this work . . . . and I feel better for it, even if you get your feelings hurt. Turnabout is always fairplay, and since you clearly weren’t concerned with hurting MY feelings, oh it’s on.

Also it’s how you give feedback, too. Delivery matters. Instead of saying, “Hey, can you not cut me of?” say “I hadn’t finished my point. Allow me to complete my thought, please.”

Man you hit it on the money with this video. I have only really recently been implementing these rules through my own mistakes and past experiences. But I have destroyed relationships by doing all these at some point in my life. I regret it looking back but I’m learning to forgive myself and move forward with more awareness, wisdom and emotional intelligence as much as I can. As the saying goes, when you know better, you do better Oh and only sharing when the relationship is deep enough to handle it is the biggest one for me!!

Sometimes you have to just listen and not give feedback.❤

Yes, for some people every solution has a problem.

Don’t say something if you know someone is at a low point, or their lowest point, except I’m here for you. Anything else could make them contemplate a long walk off a short pier. Let’s hope not, but it could send them down further.

Negativity/complaining/criticising life is so very common I find, and I thank you for your advice on how to handle things when speaking out changes nothing.

There are just some people that the minute you talk to them they just drain the energy out of you . Or if you try to ignore them they will still try to approach you energy vampires I call them .😒

great points and helpful tips!

Loved this one! It was so helpful to me! Thank you! ♡

Insightful and so helpful.

Powerful message thanks so much💕🙏

Thank You so much for this helpful video!

Thank you for this video, I really needed to watch this😊

another great lesson. you are awesome

Anything you say will be used against you.

Just stumbled across your website when I was seeking info on passive-agressiveness. You're great! Thank for the very clear, honest and useful information and your commitment to Being Yourself well and helping us, too...

Thank you, thank you, thank you for these guidelines.

Thank you for your insight. Good guidance!

I happened upon your sessions looking for help with major overthinker!! Wow! It hit the bullseye !

You are Breathing life back into my life!!!! Thank you!!

A new viewer here from Canada...love your channel, Julia. Will be looking for you again!

Good morning I am new here! Loving your messages! Donna

What a wonderful gift to found you this last day of 2022...you really make this world a better place and I like the way you rethink and pause a little after you said something when you speak. Thankyou for your advice . I needed to hear this.

Some people FEAR " FEEDBACK.. " when its merely conversation.. 🤷‍♀️

I've listened to this 4 times and will continue to ask so until I react wisely towards situations in my life!!

I am so grateful for all you amazing videos. You have helped me so much. Especially not taking the bait. Thank you so much

Thanks for this information

A piece of sound advice. Life saving at times. Please take it seriously. Thank you Julia.

Excellent lesson . I live in a light version of many of the things you talk about and give perspective on . I feel for those who live in a full fledged " version " of these things . Thank you for this video Julia .

Silence is golden Julia.❤

Great Advice . Too many people try to push the let’s work things out mentality even if it’s clearly toxic and not going to work. I don’t always engage for this exact reason

Thank you I’ve needed a voice to hear lately and your videos are inspiring and have helped me re set and focus

I’m new to your channel…….thank you so much for sharing your wise content!

Julia , i been following you for about a month and i have to day that Everything is very help full and changed me in a good and better way ! Thank you !

Hi I'm a new subscriber. I like your practical, down-to-earth advice.

This is awesome. I would like to add one more. Not sharing how I feel when I know it will hurt the other person. A slight variation on what has already been said.

Thank you for pointing out

Thank you for putting these videos out free of charge, they are so helpful.

That last one really resonates. I think I thought I always had to speak up but sometimes like you say silence is more powerful

Thank you Julia for the Video ...,it's helped me alot.....God bless you

GREAT & insightful video… 😊

I really love the way you deconstruct relationships, emotions, connections and presence. Fenomenal phenomenology! Makes me connect with my own experiensies. Profound! Thank you.

Hi Precious Angel Julia,i have to say thank you for bringing this great lecture on in your video with all this great advice in these types of situations on how to handle it and what to do and what’s actually best thank you again Denny🙏Namaste

Such a beautiful and fruitful speech . I will use this video in my life from today . As few people who are close to me are hurting and humiliating me also by using their friends . And by reacting to such people is only going to to bring me more hurt.

My peace is too important to me to engage in foolishness. Silence is golden!

I am so thankful for you and the content you provide. Sometimes I come here for "validation" and "comfort." Wisdom always makes me feel better. 🙏

It's always a pleasure to listen. Thank you Julia!!

Absolutely! Don't react. Stay calm, cool and collected. Yes feel we all have. But we can learn self control. Wounding others never works, stand calm in your boundaries in a respectful way. Important.

All of your videos are amazing. They have helped me realize so many things about myself and others. Thank you for taking the time to help others understand and grow.

This video is so powerful, it is essentially teaching us how to wield empowered silence. I have been looking for this kind of advice for a long time. This helps us choose silence as an active and intentional choice, which is SO powerful and gets us out of silence that has been a default due to abuse, not speaking up, and keeps us disempowered. A huge difference, but it all comes from what happens inside and whether we intentionally choose it or not. You’ve just given me a great blueprint. Thank you so much from the bottom of my heart! 💕

Thank you for your videos. It's a big help that I came across this when i have planned to say something to mom friends whose kids are leaving my daughter out. It's really hurtful but yes, it's for the best of everyone involved esp my daughter that i should just keep quiet and let it go. ❤❤❤

Excellent. Thank you for these valuable tools/skills.

Thank you so much, Julia! I love the idea of "intentional nonengagement." Brilliant!

Thank you!! Great information!!

Julia, great subject & video! Thank you for your hard work 😀

Thank you so very for giving up your time on a holiday to offer support to us. This advice is timely in a spiritual sense for me.

So good. So timely. LIKE it!

Really good suggestions for letting it go and button your mouth, especially when it will not make a difference.

Your videos give me hope. I know everything you say is Right On. I went thru abuse mental and physical. My family was my saviors. They knew I was broken and weak. For year's they spent time giving me compliments. They were determined to turn my pain into strength. I love them so much for never giving up on me.

Your timing is PERFECT!!!

Hello I'm Patricia, good to be here. Thank you for your videos

Hi Julia! Senior Shifter Chris here! Thanks for making this follow up video! Although, I would like to point out, like last time, I only counted 8 guidelines? Did anyone else only catch 8 guidelines? I know you probably welcome feedback and suggestions, so I did email you because I did have a suggestion that might help when making RU-vid videos so there isn't confusion. I like that 8th guideline on when NOT to say something! I think that has been helping me so that when a family member makes comments that may get under my skin, I can just choose not to engage! Such a great tip! Thanks Coach! =) Thank you for your hardworking! You are doing great! Here are my notes: • It isn't always a good idea to say something 1. When you know that the person does not handle feedback well. 2. When you know it is not going to make a difference. 3. When it will actually make things worse. 4. When we haven't had the time to calm down and process our thoughts. Stop before you say something terrible or something you will regret. Take a deep breath. 5. When saying something is intended to hurt or harm someone else. 6. When the relationship isn't deep enough or mature enough to handle the authenticity. 7. When it goes against someone else's boundaries. 8. When saying nothing is more powerful than saying something. Selective and Intentional Nonengagement. To those living in the USA and celebrate, Happy Thanksgiving! Remember always what a worthy and valued person you are!

🚩It seems like one day they gonna teach selective non-engagement and pseudo silence in schools. 🚩Sometimes intentional non-action is the way forward ❤

This is great imformation.Thank you.

Thank you 🙏 I needed to hear this and to be able to apply in my life 🇦🇺

Oh wow, you are sooo right thank you ❤❤❤

Thanks for this video. I'll probably have ti practice all your suggestions as I work with a much larger group of people now then I have ever done before. A lot of them fit into these groups and I'm sure I do too. Thanks again for the lesson.

Wonderful information. Thank you tons.

Absolutely brilliant communication concepts! My first listen to you and I’m all in. I didn’t know it till now but I’ve had this issue hanging over me for two weeks. You resolved it just now. ❤😊🙏🏼🤗💫✨⚡️👍

First off I have to say I can relate to your mannerisms, very classy and kind> secondly, you're suggestion to purposefully CHOOSE not to engage was AWESOME. I think we always feel we have to react to seem 'alive' lol or something. But when someone keeps at me, Im gonna try that because I too agree and stand in front of that type of reality. Thank you Julia🥰!

Thank you so much for your help and advice, it really guides us to make healthier choices in life. Paws up! 🐾🐾🐾

My name is Ari.. Nice to meet you Julia. When I defined narcissism with experience I just can't believe there is just so many of them,,, Over 80% of everyone..