💥 Feedback Tips for Sensitive People

I’m a very sensitive person.

Water sign, Enneagram 4, INFJ, all of the things. While I usually appreciate this quality in myself (I’ve actually come to realize that my sensitivity is one of my superpowers), it does tend to complicate one big part of work life: receiving constructive feedback. 

Yes, I’ve cried in a feedback conversation with my manager before.

Yes, I’ve spent days overthinking one fairly neutral comment from a coworker.

Yes, I’ve considered quitting from embarrassment over a small misstep (just kidding, but not really?). 

Whether it’s a mid-year performance review, a project post mortem, or a more casual convo with a colleague, feedback is coming whether we like it or not.

And how we receive feedback is just as important as the feedback itself.

Here are 3 keys to hearing and integrating constructive feedback when you’re more sensitive than others: