35. Why is it Difficult to Accept Compliments?!

EPISODE · Dec 9, 2025 · 29 MIN

35. Why is it Difficult to Accept Compliments?!

from The Girlfriend's Guide to an Empty Nest · host Anne Watson and Becky Kopitzke

Today we start things off with Anne flooding Becky with buckets of genuine compliments. Becky honestly shares that it was hard to receive said affirmation! Sounds familiar? Today we are digging into why it’s so dang hard to just say “thank you” when people speak life over you. And more importantly, how to practically grow in this area.More in today’s conversation:Anne sharing a cute story of how she decided to embrace a complimentHow we can help the younger generation learn to accept kind wordsWhy it’s possible to say thanks, even if you don’t feel their words are true yourselfThoughts on why giving lovely feedback is easier than receiving that lovely feedbackWhy some people don’t give complaintsWhat deflecting is commonThe danger of not learning to receive compliments to fill your brain spaceHow to give better complimentsFlattering vs thoughtful complimentsWhy we might criticize ourselves more as we ageHow not learning to accept affirmation can impact even your walk with the LordGet in Touch With us!⁠⁠Connect with Anne:⁠Swayology Business podcast⁠InstagramConnect with Becky:Website⁠⁠Her books⁠The Inspired Business podcast

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