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What does it mean?
She claims she doesn’t take criticism personally, which can be irritating to those who intend criticism personally.
In plain terms
She ignores criticism, which may annoy those who meant it personally.
What can you take from it?
Detaching from criticism can protect emotional wellbeing but may frustrate critics.

Where it applies

  • receiving feedback
  • professional environments

Putting it to work

  • practice emotional separation
  • respond calmly to critique

Questions to consider

  • When is it useful to take criticism personally?
  • How can we give feedback without causing offense?

Another view

Complete detachment can be perceived as dismissive.

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