I know that we all have been criticized or had a bad day at one point in our lives. That sometimes we just want to give up and quit, but I’m here to tell you that just because we hit a bump in the road we shouldn’t give up, instead we should work even harder. I hate to say it, but life is not all happy and rainbows, it definitely has its ups and downs. I’m usually a very close book kind of person when it comes to talking about certain parts of my life, but I want to help and share some tips I’ve found for handling criticism and my thoughts on it.
I was never a positive person before. I would always look at the bad side of everything and complain about my life. If something didn’t turn out the way I wanted it to, I would get so depressed and angry that I would literally stop talking to people for days. As time passed, I just didn’t like the person I was turning into, being negative all the time. I remember when my older sister told me that, being negative is not going to bring me anything good and that its wouldn’t take me anywhere better either. And that’s when it hit me. I realized that she was right, that if I kept seeing the negative in everything I would never be successful in life. So then I started to train my mind into seeing the good in every situation. I can tell you from experience that it doesn’t happen overnight, but these are some of the things that I’ve learned over the years that have helped me have a positive outlook on life.
1. KINDNESS.
Just like the quote says, “Kill them with Kindness”. Instead of being negative back just respond with something kind, simple as that.
2. REFLECT.
This one has definitely been a huge impact in my life. I feel that if your just focus on that bad thing that happened in the morning all day, the whole day is going to feel like things are getting worse and worse. So instead, just reflect on that bad thing and put it to rest and continue your day with a positive mind.
3. HAVE AN OPEN MIND.
I know that this one is kind of hard to do because from personal experience I hate when I’m wrong or when I try new things way out of my comfort zone, but it doesn’t hurt to try something new and sometimes what people are saying may have some truth to it. So don’t be scared of hearing other people’s perspectives even if they are not positive.
4. DONT TAKE IT PERSONALLY.
I know that there are people out there that are always commenting and criticizing our bodies, on what we wear and our life but again don’t let hate tear you down. Focus on the positive comments and compliments that you get instead of the negative ones. Don’t let one stupid comment ruin your day!
5. FIND YOUR HAPPY PLACE.
If you don’t have one, find one. Everytime I feel stressed out or life is not turning the way I wanted it to, I like to shut everything off and do something I love. Whether is going to the gym, going for a bike ride downtown, or doing yoga, whatever it might be. Take a little you time to do something you love.
6. NOT EVERYONE HAS TO LIKE YOU.
You shouldn’t care what people think and if they don’t like you then there is nothing you can do, but just to smile. I feel that even though I’m a very nice and positive person, it seems that there is always going to be a group of people that just don’t like me, and I’m here to tell you that that is okay. At the end of the day you can’t be everyone’s BFF. Focus on the relationships that do matter in your life like you friends and family.
I understand that we cant control what people say about us and also the bumps in our lives, but I know that we can control how we react to negativity. So on that note, choose to be positive and be grateful for the life you have right now.
“When Something Goes Wrong In Your Life, Just Yell “Plot Twist” And Move On”
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