TransformYourLife

Capitalism has taught us to base our self worth on what we possess.Our possessions can range from wealth, property, car to partners and jobs.Having these lends us security, social standing and self-worth .Many people spend all their time acquiring these possessions. Further, many people base their sense of worth, potency and self-worth on how much they earn or what possessions they have.Natural calamities , pandemics and other unforseen incidents often cause one to lose their job and possessions. Downturns like a recession, loss in business, end of a relationship result in loss of these posessions.Attachment to these creates severe despair and one believes what one is "horrible " and "deserves nothing good" when these losses happen.Also, these people do not have a solid, well-developed sense of self and hence question their worth when such a loss occurs.They spend all their energy in trying to tide over the loss by acquiring newer possessions, often at the cos...

There are times when one is destructively criticized and it feels like having a burning missile thrown in the face.It dissuades one at times, throws one out of balance.At other times the nasty words wound the psyche and a person feels anxious and sad. Destructive criticism is not something one can evade or avoid-it is going to come our way no matter what.The only way is to learn and understand how to deal with it . Below are powerful methods to deal with it. 1.Thanks for sharing When someone criticizes you, there is a tendency to either: a) argue back; or b)   keep quiet and hold back anger but at the same time, letting the words poison your mind. You should thank the person for letting you know. By doing this, you’re giving out the message you’re not going to let the rejection in. 2.Could you please repeat that? If the person continues to criticize you , ask him to repeat what he said. A person would usually back down at this point because he is...