Oh yes, I feel this. It's hard taking compliments sometimes.

…lly, I’ve noticed this dynamic when praise was unexpected or when I was in a larger social setting. The spotlight felt too intense, and my immediate response was to shift the focus away from myself, not because I didn’t appreciate the compliment but because it helped regulate the discomfort I felt in those moments.
Accepting, Deflecting, Or Transmuting Praise
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Michele Maize
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Oct 2, 2024
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Oh yes, I feel this. It's hard taking compliments sometimes.
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Written by Michele Maize9.7K Followers
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Sober Traveler | Wannabe Vegan | Yoga Addict. Dog-loving extrovert turned introvert. Owner of "The Maze". Editor at Black Bear and Globetrotters.
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