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Posts by Esther Mellar

Esther helps aspiring and established entrepreneurs challenge long held limiting beliefs and conquer fears that are holding them back from reaching their dreams. Do you feel that fear of criticism stops you in your tracks? Visit her website and download your free ebook Navigating the Inner Journey of Entrepreneurship: How to Silence Your Inner Naysayer and Give Yourself Permission to Succeed.

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Why You May Feel Crushed by Criticism (And What to Do About It)

“If you keep your feathers well oiled the water of criticism will run off as from a duck’s back.” ~Ellen Swallow Richards

We all seek love, approval, and appreciation, don’t we? We sometimes obsess over what people think of us. When we receive feedback that seems less than favorable, we speculate for days about what it might mean.

Usually we attach the wrong meaning to it, and this drains our energy and might even cause us to withdraw and quit what we are doing.

Is there a way to avoid this? How can we keep our feathers well …