A rude comment can have the power to ruin your entire day, whether it’s a passive-aggressive remark from a co-worker, a troll who comments rudely on your social media post or maybe even a loved one ...

Oftentimes this isn't the case, though, says Judy Ho, a neuropsychologist and professor at Pepperdine University. "We beat ourselves up in our head thinking, 'Oh, this is going to motivate me ...