Signs You Are A Negative Nancy

Don't Accept Compliments

Negative individuals often have trouble accepting compliments. This is a behavior many struggle with, and it can take time to unlearn. It's common to be told that being proud of your own accomplishments or talents is a sign of pride, and that you need to be modest. But if you turn modesty into an internal feeling of negativity toward yourself, it's often reflected in how you respond to compliments. If your response to a compliment is, "No, that's not true," rather than, "Thank you," you might be struggling with internalized negativity toward yourself. This is tough because it makes it hard for others to compliment you or to feel good about your work. Your feelings about yourself can leak into the people around you.

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