If hearing a compliment actually makes you feel uncomfortable, though, youre not alone.
Most people cringe when they hear a compliment about themselves.
In an attempt to alleviate the awkwardness, we tend to deflect compliments.
Verywell / Julie Bang
Consequently, we miss out on the benefits of hearing praise.
Fortunately, you cangrow more comfortablewith hearing nice things about yourself.
But first, you have to understand why you dont want to hear compliments.
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