Stop Taking Things Personally Today
Today, REMIND YOURSELF: People are toxic to be around when they believe everything happening around them is a direct assault on them or is in some way all about them. That is the truth. Let it sink in deep. What people say and do to you is much more about them, than you. People’s reactions to you are about their perspectives, wounds, and experiences. Whether people think you’re amazing or believe you’re the worst, again, is more about them and how they view the world. The key is in not allowing anyone's crude commentary to control you in any way. They don’t deserve to control you. In fact, the real test always comes when you don't get what you expect from people. Will you react in uncontrollable emotion? Or will calmness be your superpower? Now, I’m not suggesting we should be self-indulged narcissists and ignore all the opinions and commentary we receive from others. I’m simply saying that incredible amounts of hurt, disappointment, and sadness in our lives come direct