Turn the Judgment Around
Most judgments begin as self-judgment. Either we wouldn’t accept ourselves if we behaved that way or we do act that way and we’re in denial. Projection is pretty common way of coping with shame or unworthiness. When we notice ourselves judging others,...Everybody Is a Mirror
While it can often appear that others affect how you feel about yourself, they really just mirror your own self-perception. Those who doubt, criticize or otherwise ‘make you feel bad’ aren’t actually the cause of the way you feel. They’re...Validation
Our goals change as we move through different stages in life. When we’re young, we mainly want to fit in. Later, we become preoccupied with finding a romantic partner, developing a career and creating a family and/or group identity. As we get older, we hope...Judgments Take You Out
Our Identities love to criticize and believe that they’re smarter, cooler and more talented than other identities. This is a temporary pleasure because these superficial, referential reflections of ourselves separate us from the truth of our connection. They...Beyond Defensiveness
When you feel judged, do you explain and justify what you said or did? This rarely convinces others or improves how you feel. Defensive reactions usually come from egos that aren’t sure of themselves, but don’t want that fact pointed out to them by others....Bite Size Happiness
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