Overcoming Criticism: 10 Signs You Were Raised by Overly Critical Parents and How to Thrive

4) Awkward with Compliments: Finding It Hard to Accept Praise

Difficulty in accepting compliments may be a result of growing up with parents who heavily criticized. Your brain might default to self-doubt because, historically, your parents highlighted areas for improvement. It’s time to break free from this pattern. Believe in the compliments you receive; you’ve earned them.