First of all, when someone pays you a compliment, believe in it. Believe that it is genuine and that the person is rather not attempting to undermine you, undercut you with sarcasm, or simply be malicious.

Don't doubt the sincerity of the compliment. Leave that unnecessary analysis at home because it will affect your ability to receive a compliment in a genuine and healthy way. Looking at everything positive coming your way with suspicious, slanted eyes is a mindset that will pervade your outlook without even realizing it. In other words, you’ll be a Negative Nancy (or Depressing Dan) and like attracts like.

So assuming that you have internalized the possibility of positivity coming into your life, how do you graciously accept the compliment? You compliment it!