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Trouble accepting positive feedback

Trouble accepting positive feedback

One 2017 study published in the Journal of Experimental Social Psychology found that low self-esteem is directly correlated to not being able to accept or capitalize on compliments from others.

  • Because they don’t have a positive opinion about themselves, people who have low self-esteem find it difficult to accept compliments from others.
  • This positive feedback is often met with suspicion and distrust. These complimentary words do not align with their beliefs about themselves, so people with self-esteem issues may even feel that the other person is being flippant or even cruel.

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