Criticism from Others Can Be a Barrier to Your Success

The level of success often depends on our habits. To achieve success, one must transform bad habits into good ones to ensure a smooth journey towards success. However, obstacles can sometimes arise from those who dislike what we do, such as someone criticizing us.

Criticism from others can be painful, making us feel like the worst person. They unleash hatred upon us, attributing all sorts of mistakes to us, even though our actions may not harm them. These individuals fail to comprehend that everyone has their strengths and weaknesses. They feel entitled to criticize us with unwarranted labels because they currently find themselves in a superior position.

Furthermore, people who habitually criticize others tend to blame others without a solid basis or are driven by pure hate. These individuals are often referred to as "excuse-makers." It's essential to recognize this behavior before we can take charge of our own lives and move forward toward our goals

Why do people criticize us?

People often resort to belittling others through criticism when they perceive our weaknesses or are incapable of being in our position, leading them to search for faults through criticism. Those who consistently belittle us through criticism typically exhibit prominent traits such as feeling superior, deeming others inferior, constantly passing judgment without offering solutions, an inability to accept criticism themselves, delighting in their possessions, and arrogance.

Such individuals find it effortless to criticize and demean others in front of an audience. When this occurs, it can potentially have adverse consequences for the perpetrator, including alienation from their social circle and a growing dislike from others.

How should we deal with those who criticize us?

Indeed, we must understand their motives—mere jealousy or their perception of being superior to us. If it's jealousy, let them grapple with their envy. However, we should also attempt to approach them with kindness. Why? As hard as a stone may be, it can still soften when touched by water. Who knows, this approach might help identify the root of the problem and lead to a resolution.

CONCLUSION

In addition to envy, belittling others can be linked to narcissistic personality disorder. This personality disorder is characterized by a person's belief that they are critical and admirable. This belief has persisted for a long time, fostering a solid desire to be admired. People with narcissistic personality disorder often lack empathy, leading them to belittle others consistently.

However, if the person criticizing us is in a higher position, whether in terms of academic achievement, career, finances, or otherwise, we can ignore their words and demonstrate our ability to succeed. Regardless of our success, it's essential to maintain humility and avoid boasting. We should reshape our mindset to be positive, distance ourselves from negative thoughts, resist the urge to denigrate others and remain open to constructive criticism for continued personal growth in light of the success we have achieved.