How to handle criticism? [I Need Advice]

I'm an emotional and sensitive person. I've always wanted people to like me and to feel valued. This leads me to my problem. I take criticism too personally when it comes to work. I let small comments ruin my whole day. I come down really hard on myself and I overthink what people say. Is there any tips when it comes to handling criticism? I know logically constructive criticism is needed but my emotions always take over me.

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alan20 · M

By nature, I'm very similar. On this site I'm learning to separate cricism from someone who is being friendly but disagrees, from the other sort which I try to ignore and walk away from. One problem is I tend to make jokes but that's like walking through a minefield. So easy for the other to misunderstand. Being sensitive is a great quality though.