People Can Say Whatever the F*ck They Want
Summary
- I live my life according to my values and I don't need others to approve of it for me to be content.
- Criticism is hard to accept when we have unrealistic expectations that no one can meet.
- I accept that judgment is inevitable and I don't let it change what I do.
- Being on the internet means people can say whatever they want, and I understand that comes with both positive and negative feedback.
- To truly benefit from putting yourself out there, you must also accept the bad along with the good.
- Instead of trying to suppress negativity, I let it be and focus on what's important to me.
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How To Take Action
I would suggest implementing some simple strategies to help you grow while dealing with criticism and judgment. First, focus on living according to your own values. Identify what truly matters to you and use those values as a guide. This will help you stay true to yourself no matter what others say.
A good way of handling criticism is to manage your expectations. Understand that nobody can meet everyone's standards, and it's normal for some people to disagree with you. Keep in mind that judgment is inevitable, especially if you're active online. Embrace both the positive and negative feedback that comes with your visibility.
Instead of trying to suppress negativity, let it be. Focus your energy on what's important to you and don't let others' opinions dictate your actions. This mindset can be both time-efficient and cost-effective; it only takes self-awareness and practice.
Additionally, surround yourself with supportive people who respect your values. This helps reinforce your resolve to stay true to yourself despite external pressures. It doesn’t take money or a lot of time to find a community or network of like-minded individuals who can provide encouragement.
Lastly, learn from any criticism that genuinely feels constructive. Use it as an opportunity for growth. This can offer invaluable insights and help you refine your approach while staying true to your core values.
Full Transcript
of my life as important if I know that I'm living my life according to my values if you judge me for living according to my values that I have chosen I respect that and you can have your opinion I don't need you to like how I live my life in order for me to like how I live my life the reason that criticism or hate is hard to accept is because we have these unrealistic expectations of the world others and oursel that nobody can live up to I accept that they will judge me and I also don't need it to influence what I do and if I put myself on the internet then people can say whatever the they want and so I think I just recognize that if you want the good that comes with putting yourself out there you also have to accept the bad and you can't try and just suppress the bad you just have to truly Let It Be
