Listen "Deflect, Distract, Downplay: The Compliment Olympics"
Episode Synopsis
In this episode, we unpack the compliment deflection reflex—why so many of us squirm, joke, or outright reject praise. From cultural conditioning to self-worth struggles, we explore the deeper reasons behind this awkward reflex and how to retrain ourselves to receive compliments with grace (and maybe even believe them).---What You’ll Learn:· Why compliments make us uncomfortable· How deflecting praise is linked to low self-worth· The difference between humility and self-rejection· How to receive a compliment without spiraling into a self-deprecating monologue· Simple, powerful ways to shift your reflex from deflection to ownership---Mic-Drop Moment:“Every compliment you reject is a truth you’re refusing to believe.”---Listen If You’ve Ever:· Responded to “You look great!” with “Ugh, I look like a gremlin.”· Felt awkward or embarrassed when someone praised you· Thought receiving a compliment made you look arrogant· Needed a little help in the “I deserve good things” department
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