“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 oiled? Here is … Continue reading Why You May Feel Crushed by Criticism (And What to Do About It)