Discouragement

I guess it depends on the reason why they were discouraging. If it is because they do not feel it would be a good thing for me because I may get hurt somehow then it is best to weigh the options. If it is because they are disparaging and mean to be hurtful to keep me down then I just have to leave that person behind so their thoughts and opinions of me do not affect any decisions that need to be made. Happy Mylotting!

I encountered many people who discourage me along the way. They stop me on the things that I want to do. Sometimes discouragement can be taken positively or negatively depending on the situation. Sometimes, it helps me to avoid bad things in life.

I use them for motivation. If it somebody that always give worse case scenario, I will think the situation through. If they are just plain toxic, I stay away from them.

Hey careguarden! I am easily discouraged as it is by myself so I don't listen to anyone! I can be miserable and confused all by myself! I don't need anyone trying to add more negativity to my life so I just don't bother listening! If I feel that someone in my life is going to try to discourage me from doing things I would have to let them go as friends and get them out of my life!

If I like doing something then I won't let anyone discourage me. Whose business is it to tell me what to do or not to do? I always thought that I should mind my own business and so should everyone else.

Listen to the advice of others but walk your own path!! No one can have the view from your shoes. No one can ever know your true capabilities. I find most people are much more capable than they realize. If you never try, nothing can happen. If you do try, the worst that can happen is you learn from your mistake. More is learned through mistakes than anything else. No successful person gets there without mistakes. Life is meant to be lived rather than hiding from problems.