As Orrin Woodward said, "Learn to use the criticism as fuel and you'll never run out of energy."

Are you frustrated by negative comments? Are you afraid to put yourself out there, because you're worried it won't be received well? Here are my pointers for thriving through negativity, that will hopefully give you a strategy for those moments. Shortened list below. Full post up on my blog!

1) Don't come out swinging.

2) Always like the comment.

3) There is no bad press.

4) Not every negative comment is a hater.

5) See it as a chance to thicken your skin.

6) Ask if there's any truth in what they're saying.

7) If you're not offending someone, you have no personality.

8) Somewhere, someone is complaining about something.

9) Check the nasty thoughts.

10) Shorten the brood time.

11) Their opinion about you is irrelevant.

12) Words can only hurt the originator.

13) Anyone can make a blog, vlog, TikTok, Instagram, Youtube, etc.

14) Remember what you're not here for.

15) Unhappy people are the loudest.