For instance, a person may be repelling people because of his sarcastic attitude and yet not realize that his sarcasm is costing him friends. When this is pointed out to him by a well-meaning person, he should humbly examine his attitude and correct it, if necessary. Once you've distilled the truth, if any, from the criticism, throw the rest of the criticism away. Don't think about it any longer. If you dwell on the false part of the criticism, you will do nothing but upset yourself.
Criticism is usually an opinion and is only as trustworthy' as the person giving it.
Nothing can upset you unless you give it permission to upset you. If it doesn't, don't. Deep down inside, we usually know when a criticism directed at us is true or not. If it is true, don't give in to pride by trying to shrug it off or argue your way out of it. Dr. Diorio is a freelance writer and award-winning author of Selling Yourself On You .