Below is a great article about compliments. It is interesting to see why we resist kind words and simple strategies to accept them fully.
Key points include:
-Compliments can create discomfort when they clash with our self-perception and internal narratives.
-Social conditioning often teaches us to deflect praise, making compliments feel unnatural or undeserved.
-Embracing compliments boosts confidence, builds meaningful connections, and fosters personal growth.
-Reframing compliments as gifts helps us accept them with gratitude instead of skepticism.
https://www.psychologytoday.com/intl/blog/possibilitizing/202501/kind-words-weird-feels-the-psychology-of-compliments