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The Neuroscience of Criticism
Neuroscientists have done a meaningful amount of research in this area, and some of their findings may surprise you. One study found that receiving criticism can actually activate the amygdala, leading to feelings of fear, anxiety, and anger. The pain centers in our brain also can light up when we receive social rejection or criticism. By using strategies that we're going to talk about in detail, pausing, reflecting, seeking clarification, practicing gratitude, and a whole bunch of others, we can actually train our brains to respond more positively to criticism.