Even though there are praises or compliments ...

Even though there are people that certainly praise and compliment us for the great things we have done, others will do the opposite at that same moment in time. They will taint and mar our reputation/image in the worst way possible (especially with helacious gossips and spreading rumors-of-any-kind). It's like they are painting that 'really bad' picture of us. And some of these people who put forth the negativity might not even know us that well like the loved ones around us do. In the world we live in, it is a grim reality and can affect entirely almost any one of any color, of any gender, of any background, etc. ... I suggest everyone to take the compliments, praises, and accolades as they come but I stress caution as all of these happen. Someone can just mess it all up in an instant. Through it all, we must stand strong on our pedestal and keep moving forward the best way possible. The most effective technique to utilize is to keep believing in yourself always because it's only you alone that knows who you really are - and no one else including those naysayers out there!