Psychological strategies to handle criticism

The podcast touches upon psychological strategies for dealing with criticism and negative comments. The speaker suggests creating a mental image of a protective barrier or an energetic field that deflects hurtful words and negative energy. Alternatively, he recommends visualizing the ego as a separate entity that is being targeted rather than the true self. Another strategy mentioned involves mentally visualizing a trash can to discard offensive or hurtful comments. By detaching from the negativity and focusing on a single word that undermines the criticism, the speaker finds that it diminishes the impact of hurtful words and prevents them from affecting his emotional well-being.