Why do I get upset when people praise me?

More often than not, our receptivity to compliments is a reflection of our self-esteem and deep feelings of self-worth. Specifically, compliments can make people with low self-esteem feel uncomfortable because they contradict their own self-views.

How do you respond when you are praised?

Here are a few ways to respond to a compliment:

1. “Thank you, it makes my day to hear that.”
2. “I really put a lot of thought into this, thank you for noticing.”
3. “Thank you, I really appreciate you taking the time to express that.”
4. “Thank you, I am happy to hear you feel that way!”

What does it mean when you can’t take a compliment?

There are three factors happening here, feeding into one another endlessly to make it hard to accept compliments: low self-esteem, cognitive dissonance, and high expectations. It goes like this: you don’t think much of yourself, for whatever reason. Either way, you have low self-esteem.

How do you deal with praise?

Here are some dos and don’ts that will help you gracefully accept any compliment.

1. Do say ‘thank you’.
2. Do share the compliment.
3. Do receive a toast.
4. Do be mindful of your nonverbal behavior.
5. Don’t get into a compliment battle.
6. Don’t deny or downplay the compliment.
7. Don’t question or insult the giver.

Why do people praise u?

Being richly recognized for what you do—or who you are—just feels good. It’s wonderfully confirming, as reassuring as it is validating. Most of us thrive on compliments and flattery precisely because they can buoy us up, warm our hearts, and allay old fears and self-doubts.

Can too much praise be bad for You?

Think of praise for a moment as a kind of food or medicine. No one would argue that healthy nutrition or necessary medication is a bad thing. But it’s also clear that what’s good for you in small or measured doses can be bad for you if you have too much of it. We all need a correct and balanced dosage of food or necessary meds.

Are you addicted to praise?

Addiction to praise can be as destructive in its way as any other addiction. It can make you incapable of doing anything effectively without your ‘fix’. It’s a little understood fact that too much praise can be really bad for children, for clients, for patients and, yes, for you and me too.

Do you use praise lavishly?

Even more surprising for many readers, perhaps, was the inclusion of “use praise lavishly” in the list of questionable strategies. It is likely to be surprising because praise for students is seen as inherently affirming and beneficial by many people and is a core element of a positive philosophy of teaching, coaching, and parenting.

Is praise for students better than criticism?

It is likely to be surprising because praise for students is seen as inherently affirming and beneficial by many people and is a core element of a positive philosophy of teaching, coaching, and parenting. In a similar way, criticism is now frequently condemned for being negative and harmful.