Avoid putting yourself down, especially in front of others. There’s a big difference between discussing your challenges and putting yourself down because of them.
You’ll find that most people mean what they say. If your friend says she likes your haircut, believe it. If you argue with her compliment by saying, “This is the worst haircut I’ve ever had!” you’re telling your friend that her opinion is wrong.
.There’s a big difference between discussing your challenges and putting yourself down because of them. It’s OK to say, “I wish I had finished before the weekend, but, unfortunately, I didn’t have enough time.” A BMWer might say, “I’m such an idiot! Why does this always happen to me? No matter what I do, I can never get it together!” People often view self-deprecation as “fishing for compliments,” and feel a responsibility to make you feel better. After a while, this becomes annoying, and you can lose friends who consider you to be high-maintenance.When you choose to spend time with other BMWers, you’re choosing to be one. Make an effort to ditch the BMWer within, and invite a pleasant coworker to join you for coffee, take a walk with a friendly neighbor, or reconnect with a supportive friend. You’ll be nurtured by the positive energy. And happy people are more understanding when you do find yourself
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