1. It’s not personal (even when it’s personal).

Research shows that viewing criticism as a judgment on one’s abilities can lead to lower self-worth, lower positive mood.

Use a helpful metacognitive approach—one that moves the focus from emotion to analysis.

Set up an internal affirmation such as: “I don’t care what this feedback says about the person giving it, and I choose not to see it as a personal attack on me. I will assess it on its face about the matter at hand—nothing more, nothing less.”