Stop Taking Things Personally | എല്ലാം നിങ്ങളെക്കുറിച്ചല്ല | Self Help Malayalam | Dr. Mary Matilda

Many things happening in the external world can hurt us, worry us, or disturb our peace of mind. While we are often aware of these external problems, we may not realise that our inner world and thinking patterns can also create difficulties in our lives. One such harmful cognitive habit is taking things personally. It means interpreting someone's neutral words, ordinary actions, silence, or bad mood as a direct reaction to us. We may start thinking, “Why did they say that to me?” or “Did I do something wrong?” We may even assume that everything happening around us is somehow connected to us. But the reality may be very different. People often behave according to what they are experiencing internally. Their stress, frustration, tiredness, personal problems, or emotional struggles may influence the way they communicate and behave. Their behaviour may have nothing to do with us. Taking everything personally can lead to unnecessary overthinking, hurt feelings, anxiety, misunderstandings, and problems in relationships. It can also make us constantly seek approval and worry about what others think of us. In this insightful video, Dr. Mary Matilda explains why we tend to take things personally and highlights the cognitive patterns behind this habit. She shares practical ways to stop taking everything personally, develop emotional awareness, and respond to situations with greater clarity and maturity. Learning not to take everything personally does not mean becoming insensitive or ignoring genuine problems. It means learning to distinguish between what is actually about us and what is not. This awareness can help us protect our peace of mind, improve our relationships, and live with greater emotional freedom. #TakingThingsPersonally #ProtectYourPeace #MaryMatilda Dr. Mary Matilda is the former Principal of Maharajas College Ernakulam. She is a well known motivational speaker, corporate trainer & life skills/soft skills coach. She has Master’s degrees in Mathematics (MSc & M.Phil), Education (M.Ed), Business Administration and Management (MBA), Women Studies (MWS), Applied Psychology (M.Sc), and Ph.D. in women’s studies. She is also a graduate in Law (LLB) For training enquiries please contact: stayinspired.training@gmail.com +919388605198