You’re uncomfortable receiving praise but it still beats the alternative. Graciously thank admirers for their support.
Leaving a situation proves easier than staying in it – and that may have been the problem all along.
The reason someone is backing out is to spare you a lot of unnecessary trouble. Cooperate. When you meet again, it will be on better terms.
You triumphed despite critics’ attempts to bring you down. Now that they’ve been silenced, can you still succeed? It’s something you’ll find out in the days to come.
Oftentimes it’s the struggles that push you to achieve more than you would have on your own. That said, it would still be nice to take a break from them.
That zero tolerance stance isn’t really working. In fact it may even be making matters worse. This would be a good time to introduce some flexibility.
