Balance Your Perception of Praise and Criticism

Integrity and realism play critical roles in how individuals navigate their environments, influencing their decisions to engage or avoid conflict. Some people are highly sensitive to negative feedback, experiencing what is known as loss aversion, where one bad comment outweighs multiple praises. This sensitivity can also lead to the realization that certain actions, like writing a book, may not be worth the emotional toll incurred from criticism. In contrast, others may possess a more resilient mindset, viewing minimal praise as sufficient to counterbalance an overwhelming amount of negativity, thus enabling them to flourish amidst criticism.