We have all been through this situation- someone says something trivial, and it hurts deeper than we want to admit. Sometimes it is too embarrassing to admit to ourselves, but sadly that is the way it is.
The comment could be about your looks, personality, the way you speak, Your being emotional, or your body. It could be anything, even if you are doing nothing, someone will still make enough noise to comment on something you would not want to hear. Or if you are happy they will say humble yourself, it is not a big deal and there is more to it. So, how do you stop petty words from getting to you?
In this blog, we will explore why it is better to ignore trivial words and how not to waste your energy in paying attention to them.
Petty Words Say More About Them Than About You
Yes! You read that right. It is not you, my dear, it is them. It is their emptiness and insecurity that is making them so upset to comment on you. If a person is very insecure about his looks, the first thing he will notice in a person is his looks. This applies to every situation.
So in the future, if you see someone saying anything rude about you, keep in mind that it is not your responsibility to fulfill their needs, because you can make yourself as miserable as them. Because misery needs company.
Build a strong sense of self-worth
When you know yourself completely, no one in this whole world can make you feel insecure about yourself. For example, if someone says that you are green and you feel bad about being green, you will not feel bad because you know that you are not green, and you will ignore that person.
Similarly, if someone says you are ugly, you should know yourself physically and mentally, but whenever you look at yourself in the mirror and you see a beautiful face and you know this without any doubt, you will never feel insecure.
So know your patterns, body, physical and mental needs, so as not to feel bad about anyone’s comment.
Master emotional detachment
Not every comment deserves a place in your heart or mind. Just like whenever you need some emotional need, the people who are making you feel bad never come to console you or give you money, so when you are being good to yourself, they do not need to give any emotional response.
Just remember that when you are at your lowest, the only person standing for you is you. So, ignore their stupid opinion, just like they ignore themselves and their emotional needs. Oops! And one more thing when someone says something hurtful, think: It is their opinion. It does not define me.
Engaging Only Fuels the Fire
Remember that we are all energy. Everything around us is energy, so use it wisely. Many people want your energy to get their needs met.
They feel really powerful from your reaction. When you engage with negativity, you give it the power and attention it doesn’t deserve. Instead, choose silence or a calm response.
Walking away is not a sign of weakness – it is a sign of strength and self-respect. As the saying goes, “Not every action needs a reaction.” Your peace is priceless
Remember my dear, you have so many dreams to achieve, so many goals and so much more to do. Why feel sad because of things that won’t matter in a few days, weeks, or months? Life is already full of challenges; why add someone’s petty opinion to your list of worries?
So always protect your peace and don’t engage with them.
Maintain boundaries
Whenever you feel someone’s comments are constantly making you feel not good and you don’t know how to resist it because you think it might be their humor or personality. The best thing you can do is distance yourself from them and set boundaries. whenever they want to talk to you. Just give a one or two-word reply. Don’t talk to them unnecessarily.
Just remember, petty comments often come from unresolved insecurities. Though it’s not your job to fix them, showing compassion can help you let go of the resentment.
Conclusion
Ultimately, petty things people say have only as much power as you give them. When you rise above negativity, you take control of your emotional well-being. So, the next time someone tries to pull you down with their negativity, remind yourself that your energy is too precious to waste on them.
Remember, you can’t control what others say, but you can control how you respond. Choose peace, choose self-respect, and let go of things that don’t matter.