hypersensitive to criticism can feel like a burden you constantly carry. Whether you're getting input about how a slide deck could be improved, hearing that leadership isn't on board with your idea, or otherwise speaking up and putting yourself out there — it can be difficult to separate a person's response from your own self-worth. Throughout your career, you'll always be given feedback in some form or another. Learning to cope with criticism is a key part of professional (and personal) growth, and when processed productively, can actually boost your confidence and be extremely valuable for advancing your career. That's not to say, though, that it can't be extremely uncomfortable or even upsetting: You put your all into your work and take pride in your efforts, so when you're criticized, it can really sting.