We've all experienced criticism, none of us find it easy. It is something that can really affect introverted and highly sensitive people, and if allowed to prevail it can have damaging consequences.

Whatever choices you make, whatever you attempt to do, even if you decide you're going to hide away and do nothing, it's safe to say someone is going to judge you for it. It's a part of life. I learned the hard way how important it is to be specific about the kind of feedback we want when we ask for it. Find out more about that in this week's episode. In this episode I explore five things that we should do if we want to step beyond criticism when it comes our way.

1. Stop Focussing On The Negative

2. Accept You Can't Please Everyone

3. Refocus on Your Way

4. Don’t Respond Like for Like

5. Don’t Become Negative and Critical

Music - Haley Bonar - From A Cage, Lew Bear - Ripples, Lowercase Noises