It completely makes my day when someone compliments me. They could comment on my hair, scent, personality—anything really—and I'll instantly feel lighter and happier. I also love giving compliments, ...

Some people - and I will admit I am one of them - just do not like getting compliments. But often immediately deflecting praise or trying to brush it off can end up hurting the feelings of the person ...

The only words you need to say after someone gives you a compliment are “thank you.” But you know that’s easier said than done. When you don’t believe the compliments that people pay, you limit how ...

I've observed a horrible phenomenon: the inability to accept a compliment about your employee, spouse, or child. For example, last week my daughter had a friend spend the night. The young lady was ...

Heart lock on a fence with text You Are Nice Source: Nick Fewings/Unsplash People who struggle with low self-esteem or insecurities tend to be hard on themselves. Being self-critical can show up ...

In most cases, the best thing to do is just say “thank you.” While many people deflect positive affirmations, Maggie and Farron discuss how experts define the right and wrong way to accept a ...

Last month, I accompanied my niece to church. At one point, the priest looked at the congregation and said, “Jesus loves you just the way you are,” and I teared up. Not because the sermon itself was ...