@zenfulmind3: Someone can tell you that you did an amazing job, that you look great, or that they genuinely appreciate you. And somehow, you find a reason not to believe them. Maybe they’re just being nice. Maybe they don’t really mean it. Maybe they’re only seeing the good parts. But let someone point out one flaw, and suddenly there’s no debate. You believe that part without hesitation. It’s interesting how quickly we can question someone’s kindness while accepting their criticism as truth. And I wonder how much of that comes from the stories we’ve been telling ourselves for years. The next time someone offers you a genuine compliment, try something different. Don’t explain it away. Don’t immediately point out what you could have done better. Just say thank you. You don’t have to completely believe it yet to start making room for the possibility that they see something good in you that you’ve been overlooking. What’s harder for you: accepting a compliment or letting go of criticism? #selfworth #selfesteem #selfawareness #personalgrowth
