"Sorry, I Can’t Hear You Over the Sound of My Awesomeness: A Guide to Not Letting Others Put You Down."

Let’s be honest—there’s always someone out there who thinks they have a PhD in Critiquing Your Life.

These people seem to exist for one reason only: to tell you everything you’re doing wrong, whether you asked for their opinion or not.

So, what can you do when someone tries to dim your sparkle? You shrug, laugh, and turn up the volume on your inner Bocelli.

Welcome to The Guide to Not Letting Others Put You Down.

Grab your popcorn; we’re about to make those negative vibes look ridiculous.....

Master the Art of the Internal Eye Roll

You know that moment when someone says something so absurd, you can almost hear your brain slam the brakes and yell, "Did they really just say that?!"

That's your cue to give them the invisible eye roll. Frankly, not all criticism is constructive, and sometimes people are just... well, they're wrong.

Aunt Sue saying you need to settle down because you’re “too old to be single”?

Eye roll.........................

Steve from Marketing telling you that your presentation wasn’t dynamic enough?....

Not Letting Others Put you Down by Channeling

Your Inner Comedian

Nothing shuts down negativity faster than humour.

Next time someone takes a shot at your life choices, hit them back with a clever comeback.

For example:

Them: "You really think that's going to work out?"

You: "Not as much as I think you're going to keep offering unwanted advice, but hey, life’s full of surprises!"

You’re not only deflecting their criticism, but you're doing it in style.

Plus, when you laugh about something, it loses its power. Try it—you’ll feel like a comedy genius.

Remember, Opinions Are Like Belly Buttons

You’ve probably heard the saying, "Opinions are like belly buttons—everybody’s got one." And you know what else? They’re not all worth looking at.

Just because someone has an opinion about your life doesn’t mean you need to take it seriously. Imagine if every time someone commented on your choices, you had to wear it like a new accessory.

"Oh, yes, I’m just carrying the weight of Jim’s opinion about my career like this fabulous new handbag." No, thanks.....

Pretend You’re Bocelli

If all else fails, channel your inner star. The next time someone tries to knock you down, ask yourself, "What would Andrea Bocelli do?" Would he let a random person make him feel small? No! He’d probably laugh and drop a new hit just to remind everyone how fabulous he is.

Deflect with Absurd Compliments

Nothing confuses a critic more than a weird compliment.

If someone tries to bring you down with a passive-aggressive remark, counter it with something totally unexpected.

Them: "Wow, I didn’t know you were that bold to wear that."

You: "Thanks! Your eyebrows are really symmetrical today. Incredible work!"

They won’t know whether to be flattered or confused and at the same time, you’ve cleverly redirected the conversation to avoid their negativity.

Remember, You’re the CEO of Your Life

Imagine that your life is a company and you’re the CEO.

Random people trying to tell you how to live are like employees trying to make executive decisions without any authority.

Would you let an apprentice tell you how to run the show? Nope. Their opinion is noted, but it’s up to you to decide what to do with it.

Sometimes the best answer is a polite smile and a "Thanks, but no thanks."

Turn Criticism Into Glitter

Picture this: every time someone throws unwarranted criticism your way, instead of letting it sink in, you turn it into imaginary glitter.

Toss it up in the air like a sparkly celebration—because who doesn’t love a little shimmer? It’s a reminder that negativity is just glittery dust in the wind.

At the end of the day, life is too short to carry around the weight of other people’s negativity.

You’ve got enough on your plate—why add someone else’s unsolicited opinions to it?

So, the next time someone tries to bring you down, just remember: you’re too busy being awesome to care.

And if they don’t get it? Well, that sounds like a them problem.

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