Don’t Panic! Your Guide to Why People Suck and How to Not Let Them Get to You

Humans can be a disappointing race. Hurting. Lying. Cheating. Petty. Greedy. Deceptive.

You really can’t run from it. It’s in the falsified publications reported by officials. It’s in the news that’s been paid for. It’s the people doing wrong things, for the wrong reasons. It’s pain.

But it’s not everyone. Even though it can feel that way sometimes.

There’s only one way to make sense of it all and keep believing in the good fight. Here’s the kicker though, you have to not be an asshole/jerk/liar yourself. Sounds kinda simple, and it really is. It’s just not that easy to execute and maintain. Especially in the face of some people who seem to be pure evil.

Plant seeds of success or doubt

Even the smallest of lies from your mouth can plant a seed of doubt in your own mind. If you’re capable of it, so are other people, right? It only makes sense. But, like that saying you are what you eat, you are also who you hang out with. Who you listen to. What you believe in. If you have positive thoughts and affirmation over bad ones. Essentially, you’re only as good as the promises you keep to yourself and others.

So set your own standard

Expect nothing less of yourself. As per the above mentioned, you just can’t do it any other way. Otherwise, how can you possibly keep believing?

The world, media, strangers, friends and family may think one way, but only you know where your head and heart are leading you to go.

Fail!

If you make a mistake, own up to it, apologize and move on. Many people live their lives regretting and hurting because of things they’ve done in the past. Or for listening to advice that was wrong. It already happened. You can’t change it. So, change how you act and react next. Tomorrow comes faster than you think. The present is already gone.

Here’s why you shouldn’t give up

Without God, I don’t know where I’d be today. You too need a reason to live. That’s mine. It may not be yours, but it’s important to have one.

Everything in the universe has a purpose. It’s integral to sustaining life. Otherwise you’re a wondering soul like all those ghosts we’re so afraid of. And in all seriousness, you never see an ant running around with nothing to do. They mean business. Here’s the recipe for finding purpose:

1) A strong foundation of morals. Where do you draw the line? What’s wrong and right, and why? What do you believe in and why?

2) Passion! Find something you can pour your heart into that rocks your world:

Love
Work
Play
Hobby
Volunteering

It’s a struggle

But there’s just too much going on. Something always goes wrong. People keep disappointing me. I feel too weak. I’ve tried so many times already, and it’s never good enough.

Excuses. We both know there’s a possible excuse for everything. And in this life you’ll face people who will try to tear you down. Why? For their own selfless purposes. So as Gordon Ramsay says, shut it down. As soon as you doubt yourself, you lose yourself in your own head. And that can be a dangerous place if you do bad things or let the bad things other people do influence you. Anything is possible!

Think about it

What if all the bad, uncertain and lonely moments in your life are just the prerequisite for greatness? Would that change your attitude towards them?

“Live high, live mighty, live righteously.” Jason Mraz

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Contributed by Melissa Avery. Former executive. Currently held up in a cabin somewhere, living out her dreams using dial-up and free McDonalds Internet. Wishes she could breathe using coffee – Mellisa.m.avery at gmail.com