Have you heard of grey rocking? It is the subtle technique of not giving the response that your bullies or naysayers crave for. At times, the colder your feedback, the more more power you can have over a situation. And this can be used in work places too when your colleagues might just get a bit narcissist.
Toxic traits are everywhere these days, mainly because we’ve finally started saying what’s okay and what’s not. Because why let anyone treat us however they feel like? It’s time to set those boundaries, boss!
Just be a grey rock. It’s simple, do not react, be cold and let the emotions talk for themselves. The abusive or manipulative behaviours often take the high ground when they think they’re overpowering our thought process. So, my friend, just walk away or give the coldest reaction on earth and they’ll get to know their place. Once the conversation turns boring, they’ll start to distance themselves, and that’s what the goal here is!
Some people say that grey rocking helps reduce conflicts and abuse so whenever it doesn’t feel okay, just be a bit straightforward and do not engage much in the conversation. Perfect for that colleague who loves to gaslight or toss out narcissistic comments like confetti. And hey, we all know that one guy in the office who is the master of mischief and lives for starting fights between coworkers, so consider them your next strategic grey rock target!
Many think grey rocking is just social withdrawal, but it’s not. In everyday life, someone facing abuse might naturally pull back, but grey rocking is a conscious choice, a way to protect your peace while staying in the game.
Overall, the whole idea here is to cut off people who play with your mental peace, keep your cool intact and then go about your day happily!
