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Criticism is an unavoidable part of life. But even though we\u2019re all going to be criticized from time to time, many of us spend much of our lives living in fear of criticism. Then, on the flip side, we\u2019re all critics ourselves. We\u2019ve all been in situations that aren\u2019t quite what we want them to be \u2013 so we need to either do something to change them or accept them as they are.\xa0\nOn this episode Dr. Rick and Forrest focus on how we can get better at receiving and giving criticism, learn to accept what lies outside of our control, and avoid the \u201cmood of complaint.\u201d\nNew Course From Rick! Learn the lessons of a lifetime in the new and improved Foundations of Wellbeing 2.0 program. This yearlong, online program teaches you how to grow the 12 key inner strengths that lead to lasting wellbeing during difficult times. It\u2019s currently 50% off, and you can use the code BeingWell25 to get an additional 25% off the purchase price.\nWatch the Episode: Prefer watching video? You\xa0can watch this episode on YouTube.\nKey Topics:\n0:00: Introduction and critiques of the podcast\n4:45: Where we place our attention\n8:00: Two kinds of complaint\n8:55: Self-righteousness and identifying with our complaints\n11:25: What do we hope to accomplish by complaining?\n13:15: Sharing experience vs. asserting information\n18:35: Developing relationships where your vulnerability is welcome\n24:45: Projecting your unclear desires on other people\n28:10: How to respond to negative feedback and manage your reactions\n32:00: Releasing attachment to changing others and responding to trolls\n39:00: Complaints come from emotional dissatisfaction\n43:45: Recap\n\xa0\nSponsors:\nSponsors:\nJoin over a million people using BetterHelp, the world\u2019s largest online counseling platform. Visit betterhelp.com/beingwell for 10% off your first month!\nWant to sleep better? Try the Calm app! Visit calm.com/beingwell for 40% off a premium subscription.\n\xa0\nConnect with the show:\n\nSubscribe on iTunes\n\nFollow Forrest on YouTube\n\nFollow us on Instagram\n\nFollow Forrest on Instagram\n\nFollow Rick on Facebook\n\nFollow Forrest on Facebook\n\nVisit Forrest's website