Compliments are like beachside stones—lovely but we want to be able to have that feeling of calm and peace that we get from the beach, with or without the stone. I use this metaphor to say that we can enjoy compliments that we experience, but we can't use them as a measuring stick for how we're doing. In this episode, I'm going to offer you four different angles to look at this from. And then I'm going to talk to you about how we can follow our own hearts, to create new ideas, and to make change in the world by developing the tolerance to take compliments. If you're ready to break the cycle, stick with me, y'all! What you'll learn in this episode: Strategies for maintaining autonomy over self-perception and life choices despite external validationWhy compliments and positive feedback shouldn't be a measuring stick for progress Techniques for sustaining motivation and progress toward goals, independent of others' approval or disapprovalThe role of childhood beliefs and self-perception in how feedback is receivedMentioned in this episode:  Ep 68: Taking Criticism with GraceHow to connect with Marie: On the Web | The Local Bloom Instagram: @the.bloom.coach All Things Marie on LinkTree JOIN THE BLOOM ROOM! We'll take all these ideas and apply them to our lives. Follow me on Instagram at @the.bloom.coach to learn more and snag a spot in my group coaching program!