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Psychologists explain: why you second-guess praise but always believe criticism

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Have you ever replayed a compliment over and over in your mind—only to shrug it off as luck or politeness—yet let one off-hand critique echo for days? You’re not alone. I see this pattern in my counseling room every week, and I’ve wrestled with it myself. Our brains, families, and cultures all nudge us to … Continue reading "Psychologists explain: why you second-guess praise but always believe criticism"