So then what do you do with flattering comments people begin to give to you? When someone says you look great, do you graciously accept compliment or do you find an excuse to deflect it? Even in our worst moments, a stray compliment could find its way to us and we need to be prepared to accept it with enthusiasm. From this day forward, every compliment you receive YOU MUST accept with a smile and a thank you. After reading this article you are no longer allowed to counter compliments with self-putdowns such as “Ugh, [this excuse that you are wrong]” or “Oh, [I know you don’t mean that]”. Remember that looking great is not always about perfect body, sharpest clothes or healthiest hair. It is how you are perceived by those around you. Take your compliment and use it as a building block to your confidence.

Thinking back to unknown female with self-assured walk, how could you attain that same confidence? Begin with keeping your thoughts focused on your goals and optimism of attaining them. Follow it up with exercise and nutrition on a consistent basis and top it off with sheer acceptance of all compliments, whether you feel they are justifiable or not. Feel proud about strutting your self wherever you may be. Sure, some people may feel irritated just like you once may have been, but some will think that mom looks great.

In end, feel happy for woman who can convey confidence. You never know trials she has endured in her life. Whether she nearly folded from a devastating divorce, endured painful suffering from a terrible disease or even struggled for years to lose a detrimental amount of body fat. Whatever her story, she finally feels a sense of victory. And, unbeknownst to you, inside she has also probably gained a true inner beauty that is evident only by those who know her well.

Flirty Flora – She has reputation of being biggest flirt. In her mind she thinks she is too hot because of attention she gets from opposite sex. However, reality is that men are responding to sexy signals she sends. Could she be flirting with your man too?

Two Face Tina – I will never forget day that I was in a social gathering where someone approached me and made a comment: The food is awful! Even though, there was some truth in that statement I refrained from criticizing host (my friend). However, when host joined us for conversation she told her without anybody asking her “The food was wonderful! Honestly her comment was not a big deal but, was it really necessary to be a hypocrite? This person’s behavior that day made me think twice about her character. I wonder to what extent she wears a mask.

Tormenting Terry- This person is nice to you one minute and next is nasty. Has no boundary to what she says about you in your presence. Always has a cruel remark, do I have to tell you that this is not a friend at all. Her only purpose is to torment you and others around her in order to feel better about herself. Stay away from people like this and stand up for yourself if necessary.

Distant Dena – This is a friend that seems uninterested in spending time or communicating with you. She made had been a good friend before but, keep in mind that people change and grow apart. This is natural and you might just have to let go! Invest your time in developing new friendships.