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:

• What makes us so sensitive to criticism
• Hypercritical parenting and an aversion to feedback 
• Rejection sensitivity and criticism 
• The differences between criticism and feedback
• How to properly approach criticism
• When the criticism isn't worth your time

All of that and more as we unpack the psychology behind criticism. Listen now!  Follow Jemma on Instagram: @jemmasbeg Follow the podcast on Instagram: @thatpsychologypodcast For business: psychologyofyour20s@gmail.com   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.