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Why Is It So Hard to Do Something that Should Be Easy?

2019

Brendan Mahan explains why simple things can be so difficult.

06:34 min

How it feels for professional athletes when they are criticised by amateurs

Why do people who have no experience of top-level sport feel compelled to advise professional athletes? If you have a smart idea that could improve their game, it’s probably not something they haven’t already considered themselves.

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James Willstrop
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How to Handle Criticism Like a Pro

In this article, we give you the low-down on how to handle what others have to say without wanting to hide in a corner or knock someone out.

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Laura Schwecherl
2020
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Criticism Is the Toxic Habit that Can Slowly Ruin Your Relationship

Experts say this common communication issue can push couples apart.

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Kelsey Borresen
2019
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10 Surprising Facts About Rejection

Research finds that rejection affects intelligence, reason, and more.

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How to Bounce Back from Rejection

Vying for a major promotion or new job, selling big ticket offerings, or pitching high-stakes ideas to your boss, are all potential places for significant rejection. But there are some strategies to help you overcome the tendency to internalize it and effectively channel your herculean grit.

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Ron Carucci
2020
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Rejection

Rejection can be experienced on a large scale or in small ways in everyday life. While rejection is typically a part of life, some types of rejection may be more difficult to cope with than others.

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GoodTherapy staff
2019
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Why Rejection Hurts So Much—and What to Do About It

Psychologist Guy Winch shares some practical tips for soothing the sting of rejection.

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Guy Winch
2015
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Sincerely, Your Autistic Child: What People on the Autism Spectrum Wish Their Parents Knew About Growing Up, Acceptance, and Identity

Most resources available for parents come from psychologists, educators, and doctors, offering parents a narrow and technical approach to autism. Sincerely, Your Autistic Child represents an authentic resource for parents written by autistic people themselves.

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Autistic Women and Nonbinary Network
2025
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Thanks for the Feedback: The Science and Art of Receiving Feedback Well

Douglas Stone and Sheila Heen have spent the past fifteen years working with corporations, nonprofits, governments, and families to determine what helps us learn and what gets in our way.

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Douglas Stone, Sheila Heen
2025
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Don’t Take It Personally: The Art of Dealing with Rejection

Who hasn’t felt the sting of rejection? It doesn’t take much for your feelings to get hurt—a look or a tone of voice or certain words can set you ruminating for hours on what that person meant. An unreturned phone call or a disappointing setback can really throw you off your center.

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Elayne Savage
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