Only you can make yourself unhappy

I quote from Wayne Dyer:

Simply put, you believe that things or people make you unhappy, but this is not accurate. You make yourself unhappy.


Sometimes when the going gets rough, it is difficult to keep this concept foremost in your mind. Only you can make yourself unhappy. If you choose to be unhappy, no matter what others say, you will still be unhappy.

The only way I can think of is to think of the situation in a different perspective. Do not think of the situation from the criticism point of view, but instead think of it as an opportunity for further improvement.

It's easier said than done though. But still we have to try. No use living your life unhappily.