To Knit To Love To Laugh is Life

If you are alive then you have been criticised at least once. Criticism is never a fun experience and can many times discourage you. To keep a positive attitude in the midst of criticism you must understand the two areas that criticism comes from.

1. Those who truly believe in you and want to help you.

This type of criticism can oftentimes hurt the most because no one likes to be criticised by those that they are close to and respect. However, you must understand their intentions. If someone really cares about you and wants you to succeed then they won't belittle you when they talk with you. When those close to you give you constructive criticism, listen to what they have to say and if you feel like it is in your best interest then make any adjustments that they may give.

2. Those who don't have your best interest at heart.

This type of criticism can sometimes blindside you because it often comes from people whom you didn't even know were paying attention to what you do in life. Occasionally, what they say might have some truth in it, but most of the time it's best to not even pay attention to what they have to say. You will always have critics in life even if you are doing something great.

In either of these cases, realize that your attitude doesn't have to be affect by criticism. Keeping a positive attitude is a lot like when it rains outside. Just because it rains it doesn't mean that you stay inside; instead, you put on a rain coat or use an umbrella and go outside in spite of the rain. Likewise, when it's raining criticism, don't let that stop you from achieving your goals in life. Just put on a positive attitude and keep the criticism out.