6. Not Everyone Will Love You... And That’s Okay

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In this episode of Thriver’s Ed, I dive deep into the uncomfortable but inevitable reality of negative feedback and bad reviews. Whether you're a business owner, content creator, or just someone putting yourself out there, dealing with criticism can be tough. In this episode, I share my personal experience with receiving mixed reviews at a recent conference and how it impacted me. From processing unexpected criticism to handling trolls on the internet, I unpack why negative feedback stings so much and how to handle it in a way that doesn’t derail your progress. If you’ve ever found yourself obsessing over that one bad review while ignoring all the good ones, this episode is for you.

You’ll learn strategies for dealing with negative comments, understanding the source of criticism, and how to move forward with confidence, knowing that you can't—and shouldn’t—please everyone.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• How to process unexpected negative feedback without letting it shake your confidence
• The importance of understanding the source of the feedback and whether it should matter to you
• Why we tend to focus on negative comments and how to shift that mindset
• The importance of external validation and why we need to detach from needing constant approval
• Why you’re not meant to please everyone, and how to find peace in that

Your Thrive in 5 for handling negative feedback like a pro:

1. Put Blinders On: The easiest way to prevent that negativity from stinging? To avoid looking at reviews in the first place!
2. Sort the Constructive from the Noise: Learn to separate valuable criticism from trolls and negative noise that doesn’t help you grow.
3. Look for Repeated Patterns: If multiple people give you the same feedback, there might be something to it. One-off critiques though? Don’t sweat them.
4. Focus on the Positive: Don’t let one negative comment erase all the positive feedback you’ve received. Celebrate your wins!
5. Let it go 🎵: You’re not going to please everyone, and that’s perfectly okay. Focus on serving those who resonate with your message.

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