Someone may respond to you in a negative way you didn’t expect. Understand that the response may not have been caused by you, so instead of taking it personally, show understanding and compassion for their situation and see how you can help.
Instead of comparing yourself to others – especially people you think of as being better/smarter/more beautiful than you in some way – compare yourself to your past self. See how you are a different person, how you have grown and how you do things differently now to how you did 3 or 5 years ago.
People may forget what you said, and they may forget what you did, but they will never forget how you made them feel.
If you feel you are too much in your own thoughts, let your world revolve around others for a day. See the world through their eyes; let their concerns be yours, and see if you can use your own skills to help with the problems that are concerning them.
Compassion is a feeling of deep sympathy and sorrow for the suffering or misfortune of another, including the desire to make it better.
Be aware of how people view you from the behaviour you show. Your behaviour is the outward projection of yourself onto the world, and it will affect how people treat you now and in the future.
Be the example to others of every positive aspect you have, so others can see how to do it. If you don’t have that quality yet but aspire to have it, doing this will also help you achieve it.
Instead of recognising the differences between yourself and others, recognise what you have in common. We all need food, shelter, and love. We crave attention, recognition, affection, and above all, happiness.
If you need motivation to improve your work in a job, speak to your actual customers and ask them what you have done that has really helped them or changed their life. Their gratitude and feedback will help you understand what a great effect you have.
The bad stuff that has happened in your life does not cancel out the good stuff. The good stuff still happened. Draw strength from the good, learn from the bad.