Michelle Williams recently thanked her haters for keeping her relevant. And we like to celebrate haters too, and all the times they work in our favor.

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When They Show Up

It’s a good sign you’re on the right path.

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When You Let Them Fuel Your Workout

You know what’s more motivating than good workout music? Imagining how salty the haters will be when you finally reach your goal.

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When You Know That It’s Not About You

Haters are just full of hate, period, end of sentence. Be glad you don’t wake up every day like that.

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When You Learn To Send Some Positivity Their Way

Sugar beats salt. Every time you see a hater, you’ll give your personal positivity a little boost.

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When You Laugh Them Off

Laughter boosts your heart rate to a level that it takes 10 minutes of cardio to match. And it burns calories too!

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When You Make Your Plans Around Them

Planning your next move? Choose the path that makes the haters the most mad. It will always work in your favor.

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And Use Them to Prune Your Friend List

We all need haters — just not in our inner circle. Only open up to the friends who really have your back.

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When You Learn How to Spot Them

The common hater can smile, they just find it difficult and painful.

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And Sing Their Anthem Every Time They Roll Up

Your haters are here. It’s time to turn up.

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When You Learn To Use The Sting

Sometimes haterade can sting. It’s a sign that they’ve touched the nerve over something you want to change about yourself. Don’t get mad, get to work.

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When You Learn to Say “Thank You”

The next time a hater strikes, just say “thank you”. They’re giving you a self-esteem boost and they don’t even know it. It’s the best hater repellent around.

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When You Learn to Ignore Them

It teaches you the courage to do what you love — no matter what anyone says.

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When You Learn to Not Get Mad

Remember, when you get mad, the hater wins. All they want to do is ruin your day. Keep a smile on your face and you walk away victorious.

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When You Realize They’re Not Going Anywhere

If you change because of a hater, you’ll just find new haters in whatever you do. You’re always better off just doing you.