i believe in re-reading and re-watching your favourite books & movies at different stages of your life. the plot never changes, but your perspective does.
read more books. read to escape reality. read to understand reality. read to challenge what you believe. read to think better. read to write better. read to argue better. read to know yourself. read to build something. a single book can completely rewire your brain.
Make a habit of calling people out when they make jokes at your expense or project their negativity on to you. Let them know that they cannot speak about you like that, especially to your face.