Criticism can be hard to take; it’s little surprise that being afraid of it in the workplace is extremely common. But it’s important to understand criticism is not the same as feedback. While both ...

No one likes criticism about their work. But being hypersensitive to criticism can feel like a burden you constantly carry. Whether you’re getting input about how a slide deck could be improved, ...

Criticism is part and parcel of living in the world. Posting on social media, performing your stand-up comedy, or even coaching your kid’s soccer team will all invite judgment and criticism. And doing ...

Like many other humans, I’ve felt depressed at times. But my periods of depression have had markedly different flavors: grieving a romantic relationship, “hitting the wall” during COVID, and ...

One of the fundamental requirements of building intimacy in a relationship is safety. We want the feeling that our partner has our back, understands and supports us, and wants the best for us. Trust, ...

This month, our own Andrea Long Chu published Authority, a collection of her work across New York Magazine, n+1, and other publications. It includes two new essays on the state and history of ...

When news breaks, you need to understand what actually matters — and what to do about it. At Vox, our mission to help you make sense of the world has never been more vital. But we can’t do it on our ...

Words can cut deeper than knives, especially when they come as constant criticism. Many of us face judgment daily from family, friends, bosses, or even ourselves. This ongoing negativity doesn’t just ...

We give and receive criticism every day. Some constructive, some not so much. It might be notes on a slide you’ve created, feedback on the presentation you gave, or even a comment about your Zoom ...

During his three-year stint as The New York Times Magazine’s “Ethicist” columnist, the author Chuck Klosterman was often asked to defend himself. Readers argued that with no formal background in ...