love your earrings, great job on that presentation today, you’re such a good cook. 

It can feel uncomfortable when someone compliments your style, work or skills. Should you negate or downplay the praise? Say a kind remark in return? Change the subject all together? 

Compliments can be lovely in theory but hard to accept, especially for those who struggle with low self-esteem, says behavioral scientist Xuan Zhao. They may feel like they don’t deserve the praise because it doesn’t match their self-image. 

But even if it feels hard, there are good reasons to accept a compliment. Research has shown that it lights up your brain’s reward center and makes you feel happier.  – Life Kit

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