4 Reasons Why You Need to Learn to Take a Compliment!

 
“Who am I to be brilliant, goeorgous, talented and fabulous?  Actually … who are you not to be?” – Marianne Williamson
 
Attention Ladies … does this look familiar??  (psssst … a little raunchy with some adult language … hide the kids!)
 
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Why do we do this???
 
Why do we shrink ourselves to be lesser than what we are?
 
Why do we put ourselves down to make others feel more comfortable?
 
It’s time to stop this madness!!!!
 
I was at an industry event the other night and was standing there with several awesome women.
 
One woman said to the other … “Wow, I love your dress … you look so great!”
 
And the woman recieving the compliment quickly went “Oh, this old thing … I’ve had it for years … I think I got it on sale at TJ Maxx or something … but thanks.”
 
What?!?!
 
There are so many things wrong with this behavior …
  • Why are you putting yourself down?
  • You are totally insulting the person giving you the compliment.
  • The “but thanks” is super insincere.
  • You show no self love.
  • You look really insecure.
  • Do you not think you are beautiful?
  • Do you not think you are worthy?
Us women have a serious issue with compliments … And it’s terrible!
 
I know you know what I’m talking about … watch for it … it happens ALL the time.  And I’m sure YOU do it too!
 
I’m totally guilty of it! I have absolutely dimmed my light or fought off a compliment because I felt it would make the other person feel more comfortable or because I was embarrassed to have attention on me.
 
This behavior is wrong.
 
And it’s time to stop!
 
It’s time to take a compliment!
 
It’s time to say … THANK YOU!!!
 
It’s time to allow yourself to feel brilliant, georgous, beautful and talented.    And when someone notices … say THANK YOU and enjoy every delicious second of that compliment!!!
 
Here are 4 things to know about compliments:
  1. Learn how to graciously accept the compliment!
    • First, you must understand accepting the compliment does not make you concieted.  It’ makes you awesome.
    • Second, it’s ok to be proud of something while being graceous and grateful at the same time.
    • Third, when you accept a compliment you will inspire others to do the same.  Set a good example!
    • Lastly, just say THANKS!!!  (then shut up and smile)
  2. Don’t Boomerang compliment! 
    • Responding to a compliment with a compliment is not polite. Even though it feels like it.
    • Why?  Because it signals that insted of listening and recieving the praise, you are formulating a “made up” compliment.
    • This feels fake and is more about you and how uncomfortable you feel.  So it’s not a real compliment and does more damage than good.
    • Instead, just say thanks and offer up a compliment another time when it will seem more authentic and sincere.
  3. Denying the compliment insults the giver!
    • If someone compliments you they have observed something they feel deserves a compliment.  Yay you!
    • So when you deny them you are basically saying they don’t have good taste or judgement.
    • You are also totally blocking the good energy that is flowing from them to you.
    • It’s totally rude so say thanks and enjoy the good vibes!
  4. Allow yourself to receive the good energy a compliment gives you!
    • When you accept and recive a compliment … good energy immediately enters your body.
    • This brings you a rush of joy, happienss and peace.
    • Don’t deny yourself of this feeling … it’s the power of being alive!
Do you have a hard time accepting compliments?
 
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8 responses to “4 Reasons Why You Need to Learn to Take a Compliment!”

  1. So ironic, I just did this yesterday morning and walked away thinking “why didn’t I just say thank you!” Being aware is a step in the right direction, “When you know better, you do better”. Hope all is well with you Chickie! ~Sherry

    1. Timing is everything! Love it! Thanks for reading … your one of my top readers by the way (I can see who reads / doesn’t) so THANK YOU for that … you keep me motivated! And I agree … when you know better you definitely do better! Miss ya and let’s connect this summer in STL!

  2. BTW… that video clip cracked me up! ~Sherry

    1. Totally … a little naughty but HYSTERICAL and so true!

  3. Char Yaemniyom Shada Avatar
    Char Yaemniyom Shada

    OMG That video was HYSTERICAL! I love this blog on so many levels and find it so hard to accept a compliment. In some cultures, it is considered inappropriate to “accept” a compliment because it makes you look superior than others. Which is ridiculous, but it’s a cultural thing that you are to be humble….something that I have been taught to do my whole life. However, I totally agree with your blog because we should stop sounding like those girls in the video and we should stop insulting the people that are complimenting us. Hard for me to explain via this comment box so add this to our next FPD conversation.

    1. Thanks Char! Doesn’t the video make you pee?! So sad and SO true! Us women have got to break this bad behavior!!! Love to FPD this anytime …

  4. Carla Hunt Avatar
    Carla Hunt

    Hilarious video and so true, we are all guilty of being those girls at times (actually more times that not probably) by down playing whatever is being complimented. Such a good lesson to accept the kind words and take in the good energy! Thanks for the inspiration!

    1. Totally right!! I’m so guilty of it too and have been pretty good lately about just saying THANKS and rocking on. Take in that good energy … you deserve it you gorgeous girl you! XO

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