[header] How to develop a thick skin [title] Think before reacting. [step] When you receive a negative comment, your first reaction is probably defensiveness. The urge to react in anger or run to the bathroom and cry might arise.
[header] How to develop a thick skin [title] Think before reacting. [step] When you receive a negative comment, your first reaction is probably defensiveness. The urge to react in anger or run to the bathroom and cry might arise.
Take a deep breath and count to ten before reacting. [substeps] Some express anger by saying something like, " well, i'm sorry to hear you that way. Reacting to dewit may lead to you feeling powerless and unable to make the person see eye-to-eye with you. So instead of reacting angrily, give yourself an hour to think. In one case, you would be impulsive and mumble something irrational, and in others you could respond angrily and furiously. Experiencing anger or a negative reaction can weaken your self-esteem and make you feel down, anxious, or overwhelmed. You may even blush or begin to sweat. Letting yourself think before acting puts you in control.