Dealing with Negativity

This is actually a really brilliant post: http://celestinechua.com/blog/8-helpful-ways-to-deal-with-critical-people/

1. Don't Take It Personally
2. Objectify the Comments – Understand the Underlying Message
3. Take it as a Source of Honest Feedback
4. Address Your Discomfort Within
5. Don't "Ask" for Opinions if You can't take it
6. Disengage from their Criticism / Ignore Them
7. Show Them Kindness
8. Avoid Them