When someone criticises us, it activates the part of our brain called the amygdala. That is how our brain responds much faster emotionally than rationally.
It is a typical response to feeling threatened when our body prepares for action in the form of fight or flight. Since it is usually impossible to flee, we start fighting. We say: "That's not true!" or "Okay, but ... ".
In fact, though, not eliminating the bad habits that critics are trying to warn us against represents a greater threat. Therefore, we should count on the fact that we have to stop our brains, listen to the entire message and then react wisely.
Let's look at how to do this.
