If we actually believe in ourselves, who we are, what our purpose is in this world and what we can offer those around us, then hardly any quantity of criticism can knock us off our center.
Imminent disaster is only apparent when a woman or man builds himself on the compliments or falls on the criticisms of others. When this happens, their character is created by the thoughts and opinions of those around them instead of deep belief and will.
If you want to be yourself in this world you also have to have some thick skin.
In this world, the wolves are constantly looking for people to tear apart and ruin their lives. This is just an inevitable reality of living. It's part of the game. Similarly, there are going to be people who will surround you and say anything to get a quick buck from you. If we fall into letting both of these scenarios build our characters we get into deep trouble.
So what's the solution?
Trust. We must trust in who we are.
While this is undoubtedly one of the toughest things we have to work on it's also one of the most beneficial lessons you can ever learn in life. No matter what, when the problems and praise come, can still maintain who you are. The temptations of life will attempt to make you change who you are into what the world wants you to be. Don't. Be uniquely you always.
Don't change because other people told you to. Change because something deep inside of you is calling you to it. Change for yourself and who you know you could be in the future. Continue to grow and continue to enhance your life day in and day out because that's what feels right to you.
When you change for yourself and you live a life on your own terms, you always can look back and say that you actually lived. You lived as the man or woman who was the captain of their own ship. That's someone on a mission. That's someone who could change the world.
So believe in yourself enough to change, and when you do, do it for yourself.
Imminent disaster is only apparent when a woman or man builds himself on the compliments or falls on the criticisms of others. When this happens, their character is created by the thoughts and opinions of those around them instead of deep belief and will.
If you want to be yourself in this world you also have to have some thick skin.
In this world, the wolves are constantly looking for people to tear apart and ruin their lives. This is just an inevitable reality of living. It's part of the game. Similarly, there are going to be people who will surround you and say anything to get a quick buck from you. If we fall into letting both of these scenarios build our characters we get into deep trouble.
So what's the solution?
Trust. We must trust in who we are.
While this is undoubtedly one of the toughest things we have to work on it's also one of the most beneficial lessons you can ever learn in life. No matter what, when the problems and praise come, can still maintain who you are. The temptations of life will attempt to make you change who you are into what the world wants you to be. Don't. Be uniquely you always.
Don't change because other people told you to. Change because something deep inside of you is calling you to it. Change for yourself and who you know you could be in the future. Continue to grow and continue to enhance your life day in and day out because that's what feels right to you.
When you change for yourself and you live a life on your own terms, you always can look back and say that you actually lived. You lived as the man or woman who was the captain of their own ship. That's someone on a mission. That's someone who could change the world.
So believe in yourself enough to change, and when you do, do it for yourself.
About the Author:
Evan Sanders is a professional life coach at AYKME Life Coaching and writes daily articles on the journey of life at The Words Of Encouragement. Take a minute to dive into these Quotes On Change or some Uplifting Quotes for more inspiration in starting your journey forward.