How does one suddenly stop taking things personally?
What expectations are realistic to have concerning other people?
I've done a lot of soul searching, and I've realized that most of my problems are a result of two things.
1. Taking things personally
2. Unrealistic Expectations of other people
Now that I am aware that I do this, what steps do I take to change it?
How does one suddenly stop taking things personally?
What expectations are realistic to have concerning other people?
Also, how do you get rid of the resentment you feel towards others based on these two things?
1. Taking things personally
2. Unrealistic Expectations of other people
Yes. I take everything personally. I am really sensitive to other people's reactions to me. For example, if I say hello to someone and they just look at me and don't reply, then I think there must be something wrong with me, like I don't deserve a hello because I am hideous, or digusting, or not worthy. Yes, I expect people to be nice and polite like I am, because I don't understand how people can be rude or cruel since it's not in me to be that way. Is that selfish of me to put those expectations in others?
Even here, I feel ignored and like people don't like me, but I actually don't think it's all in my head anymore.