Oh, The Snakes In The Grass...

Nobody is perfect, but some people have taken imperfection to a whole 'nother level. You see them running around all the time, literally, grabbing a double dose of bitter-envy-petty-jelly-haterade every day. Be conscious of your interactions with said people. Negative-Nancy may sneak up on you and rub off. Bitter-Bessy may even attack you, Accusation-Amy may blame you, and Sassy-Stacey could try your patience. Take your time when dealing with the negative people and limit their time in your space. Be carefully mindful with your words so that you can communicate in the most effective and productive way with them. Get your point across without the anger and venom they are prone to spew. Know that people will always have an opinion about you especially when they are not working on themselves. Do not take it personally. They, like you are entitled to their opinion, but remember that you do not have to accept or own it. Sometimes snakes know the right button to push to bring you out of character. If you come out of character let it be out of character for you. No one is perfect, but you can give yourself credit for at least trying to do and be better. Some people will turn a blind eye to their flaws, bad habits, or negative mindset and let them rule their world. Be proud that you are trying, and simply hope that one day, they too will wake up. In the meantime, be about the business of making you better, and keep your distance from the snakes in the grass.