This episode 38 is about handling criticism. I talk about three little tactics I use to help deal with negative feedback in my life. (Last week I talked about self-criticism, how HSPs often criticize themselves in order to avoid the trauma of criticism from others.)

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HSPs often criticize themselves in order to avoid the trauma of criticism from others. Next week, I'll talk about how to handle criticism.

Big Announcement: My new book is out on Amazon: A Highly Sensitive Person's Life: stories & tips for those who experience the world intensely.

Resources mentioned in this episode: The awesome blog post I mention about criticism from Dr. Elaine Aron

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Today's episode was inspired by this bit of Dr. Elaine Aron's writing: “All HSPs are creative, by definition. Many have squashed their creativity because of their low self-esteem; many more had it squashed for them, before they could ever know about it.” This quote really spoke to me. Maybe this episode will serve as a reminder to introduce a little more creativity in your life (if you need it).

Related posts on the highlysensitiveperson.net blog: Creativity & You & Me

Resources mentioned in this episode:

• The blog post I mention about creativity from Dr. Elaine Aron
• Douglas Eby's book Highly Sensitive & Creative

Big Announcement!

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Have you ever been told:

• “Learn to take a joke."
• "Why are you so serious?"
• "Lighten up."

In this episode, I explain which jokes I find offensive and how sensitive people think it's more important to not hurt people than to be funny.

Related posts on my blog: Some jokes aren't funny

The mean jokes/pranks mentioned in this episode:

• Article about Daniel Tosh's rape joke
• The Saturday Night Live ISIS skit
• The "dropping baby from the balcony" prank
• The student driver prank

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