When we take ourselves too seriously, we take others seriously too - and that's when and why their opinions can hurt us. Find balance by taking life seriously, and not yourself and here are 7 ways to do it: <br />1. Don't be afraid of being ridiculed: We have a wrong notion that the world is a stage.<br />2. Make mistakes on purpose: Erring on purpose prepares you for unexpected mistakes.<br />3. Change the tone of your conversation: A perfectionist tends to view the world in black and white, however, life is shades of grey.<br />4. Imagine the worst scenario: Reflect and separate worries from facts.<br />5. Become shame resilient: Don't let courage weigh out the shame. Ever!<br />6. Seek humour in every situation: Smile, especially when you feel nervous or upset.<br />7. Let go of your reputation: Don't let your self-worth depend on your audience applause.
