More times than not, thank you would be the last thing out of my mouth. Why? Because even though I knew I had made a major life change and had achieved great things, I couldn't truly see myself through others eyes. I saw the stretch marks, excess skin, tummy that gathers when I sit... etc.. I have had to force myself to just say "Thank you"... And you know what? Through just saying thank you and skipping all the rest, I feel like I truly appreciate the compliments and am starting to see what they are seeing. Now don't get me wrong, I still am my worst critic and nitpick all of those areas still... But... I can appreciate how far I have come and the progress I have made.
So when someone gives you a compliement, stop coming up with a million excuses not to accept the compliment... and say...