Often other people's opinions make us feel inferior because we are under the illusion that, unlike us, they have their lives so together. As you go through life, you discover more and more how those who criticize you have a ton of stuff messed up in their own lives. Very few people have their lives all that together. Those who do are too busy enjoying their happiness to go around dumping on others. People who are quickest to criticize others often are, themselves, pretty badly screwed up.

So, when you feel bad about someone's negative assessment of you, remind yourself that this person has a bunch of problems you know nothing about. If you did, you probably wouldn't feel one bit inferior.