Psychology Today | 12.02.2026 23:19
In most professional or social settings, strength is easily identifiable. We usually spot it in people who are confident in situations that have potential for failure, or who aren’t easily moved emotionally, even if they receive criticism about their performance. Bad habits, too, are easily pointed out, but instead of being understood, it is countered. Those who appear very sensitive are advised to “toughen up,” to believe in themselves, or, at the very least, to stop overthinking.
