Criticism is part and parcel of living in the world. Posting on social media, performing your stand-up comedy, or even coaching your kid’s soccer team will all invite judgment and criticism. And doing ...

You likely know that embracing constructive feedback is important, but it may still feel nearly impossible. That’s because criticism puts us (all humans) on high alert, raising our defenses as we ...

All of us like happiness, don’t we? When someone appreciates us, we feel very good and motivated. But as we know life is not always a bed of roses. We should always learn how to deal with difficult ...

In the realm of modern social interactions, criticism is as inevitable as your morning double shot of espresso. How you handle criticism, however, speaks volumes about your character and can even ...

If you are like most people in the working world, you complete the aforementioned sentence with words like, “hurt, angry, defensive, dejected, disappointed, embarrassed, put-down, failure, no good, ...

This article follows the Direct Message methodology, designed to cut through the noise and reveal the deeper truths behind the stories we live. Nobody likes being criticized. It can sting, make us ...

No one is perfect. We all make mistakes, disappoint people we care about and fall short from time to time. We know that’s true and yet, it is tough to be criticized. It can make us feel like a failure ...

Feedback can be a powerful driver of personal and professional growth—if you’re willing to hear it. But for many leaders and professionals, the instinct to resist criticism runs deep, fueled by fear, ...

Many people struggle to handle criticism and perceive it as hurtful in many aspects of life — whether it’s coming from a partner, a parent, or even a boss at work — according to a PLOS One study, but ...

Criticism is something we all face, whether at work, in relationships, or even from strangers online. And in reality, it doesn’t always feel good. Sometimes it stays in the mind, especially when it ...