<p>When someone criticises us we naturally feel on edge and defensive. This is because criticism threatens our ego and our sense of self and so we have a very emotional reaction. But that doesn't have to be the case. In today's episode, we break down:</p> <ul> <li>What makes us so sensitive to criticism</li> <li>Hypercritical parenting and an aversion to feedback </li> <li>Rejection sensitivity and criticism </li> <li>The differences between criticism and feedback</li> <li>How to properly approach criticism</li> <li>When the criticism isn't worth your time</li> </ul> <p>All of that and more as we unpack the psychology behind criticism. Listen now! </p> <p>Follow Jemma on Instagram: @<a href="https://www.instagram.com/jemmasbeg/?hl=en#">jemmasbeg</a></p> <p>Follow the podcast on Instagram: @<a href="https://www.instagram.com/thatpsychologypodcast/?hl=en#">thatpsychologypodcast</a></p> <p>For business: <a href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a> </p> <p> </p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>