In my line of work, there are days when a comment hurts me more than I'd like to admit.
I'd worked really hard on something that mattered greatly to me, something I poured countless hours into until every part of it was perfect. When I showed it off, I expected helpful feedback that would teach me more so I could do even better.
Instead, all I heard was, "This isn't good enough."
No explanation. No tips or tricks. Just that one sentence has been with me for many years now.
It took me weeks before I started believing in my own abilities again. From that day forward, every task I was given felt like a test that was likely going to receive a passing grade of "This isn't good enough." I was afraid to come up with new ideas, and my self-confidence fell so low it was barely measurable.
One day, I realized how much power I had given away. What one person thought didn't reflect what I was truly worth, how good of a worker I am, or the amount of dedication I put into my projects. I learned to focus on constructive criticism that provided valuable input instead of negative commentary that only brought me down.
Now I don't have that feeling of being put down by those words that I used to have because I learned not to let them define who I am. We will never be in control of every hurtful comment we receive, but we can control how they impact our own lives and our futures.
I am continuing to do the best I can at work every single day, to make new mistakes every day, and to get through my current challenges.
Words may be painful at times, but we are strong enough to learn from them without them ruling our futures.
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