Skin.
I've come to realize that I have thin skin. I don't take criticism well, thus anything of the sort can make me grumpy and even cry. Usually, I am not quick in my replies back to someone, especially when they catch me off guard. Instead, I tend to just sit in the corner and sulk.
I'd like to think I am tough, but I am realizing I truly am not. Let's get one thing straight -- I've never thought myself as tough in all respects. In fact, I feel rather weak in some areas. I did, however, think I was tough (ish?) when it came to confrontations and other sorts of dealings with others. Lately, however, I would have to retract this.
My skin is thin. I don't like this. I don't want to be "hardened" per se, but I would like to thicken up. I want things to roll off my back and not eat me up. I would like the ability to be criticized and not cry about it right after.
How do I do it? What am I doing wrong? And how does one obtain "a quick wit" ... ?
I'd like to think I am tough, but I am realizing I truly am not. Let's get one thing straight -- I've never thought myself as tough in all respects. In fact, I feel rather weak in some areas. I did, however, think I was tough (ish?) when it came to confrontations and other sorts of dealings with others. Lately, however, I would have to retract this.
My skin is thin. I don't like this. I don't want to be "hardened" per se, but I would like to thicken up. I want things to roll off my back and not eat me up. I would like the ability to be criticized and not cry about it right after.
How do I do it? What am I doing wrong? And how does one obtain "a quick wit" ... ?