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Deflect, Distract, Downplay: The Compliment Olympics
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In this episode, we unpack the compliment deflection reflex—why so many of us squirm, joke, or outright reject praise. From cultural conditioning to self-worth struggles, we explore the deeper reasons behind this awkward reflex and how to retrain ourselves to receive compliments with grace (and maybe even believe them).
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What You’ll Learn:
· Why compliments make us uncomfortable
· How deflecting praise is linked to low self-worth
· The difference between humility and self-rejection
· How to receive a compliment without spiraling into a self-deprecating monologue
· Simple, powerful ways to shift your reflex from deflection to ownership
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Mic-Drop Moment:
“Every compliment you reject is a truth you’re refusing to believe.”
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Listen If You’ve Ever:
· Responded to “You look great!” with “Ugh, I look like a gremlin.”
· Felt awkward or embarrassed when someone praised you
· Thought receiving a compliment made you look arrogant
· Needed a little help in the “I deserve good things” department
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