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What is the function of the 'blood-brain' barrier in the human brain?
What is the function of the 'blood-brain' barrier in the human brain?
What is a characteristic of someone who is thin-skinned?
What is a characteristic of someone who is thin-skinned?
What is one way to develop a thicker skin?
What is one way to develop a thicker skin?
What was one of Jane's strategies for dealing with difficult situations?
What was one of Jane's strategies for dealing with difficult situations?
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What is a key insight that can help someone develop a thicker skin?
What is a key insight that can help someone develop a thicker skin?
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What is the result of Jane's sensitivity in her professional life?
What is the result of Jane's sensitivity in her professional life?
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What does Jane's sensitivity enable her to do?
What does Jane's sensitivity enable her to do?
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What is the effect of criticism on Jane?
What is the effect of criticism on Jane?
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What is the purpose of the analogy about skin in the passage?
What is the purpose of the analogy about skin in the passage?
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What is the result of Jane's reaction to performance evaluations?
What is the result of Jane's reaction to performance evaluations?
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Permeable skin allows only water and air to flow in and out.
Permeable skin allows only water and air to flow in and out.
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Being thin-skinned is a sign of emotional maturity.
Being thin-skinned is a sign of emotional maturity.
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Developing a thicker skin requires sacrificing one's empathy and perceptiveness.
Developing a thicker skin requires sacrificing one's empathy and perceptiveness.
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Jane's initial approach to dealing with performance reviews was to become aggressive and defensive.
Jane's initial approach to dealing with performance reviews was to become aggressive and defensive.
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The phrase 'beauty is only skin deep' means that physical attractiveness is the most important quality in a person.
The phrase 'beauty is only skin deep' means that physical attractiveness is the most important quality in a person.
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Study Notes
Sensitivity and Emotional Boundaries
- Jane, a public relations specialist, is openhearted, generous, and optimistic, but also very sensitive, which makes her empathetic towards others.
- Her sensitivity can be both a strength and a weakness, making her prone to feeling hurt and taking a long time to recover when criticized or slighted.
The Consequences of Being Thin-Skinned
- Being thin-skinned means taking things too personally and letting others' opinions affect one's self-worth.
- This can lead to feeling badly after being criticized, and in extreme cases, may cause one to wonder about their mental stability.
- Thin-skinned individuals may also be needy and lack emotional boundaries, making them vulnerable to difficult situations and people.
Biological and Psychological "Skins"
- Biologically, skin is a membrane that can be impermeable, semi-permeable, or permeable.
- Psychologically, a person's "skin" can be thick or thin, depending on their ability to cope with criticism and setbacks.
- A thick-skinned person doesn't let criticism in, while a thin-skinned person lets it in and takes it too personally.
Developing Emotional Boundaries
- To develop a thicker skin, one doesn't need to change who they are, but rather learn to set emotional boundaries.
- This can be achieved by objectifying situations, checking in with oneself before reacting, and preparing for potential criticisms.
- Developing emotional boundaries can lead to better relationships, increased self-awareness, and improved effectiveness in work.
Sensitivity and Emotional Boundaries
- Jane, a public relations specialist, is openhearted, generous, and optimistic, but also very sensitive, which makes her empathetic towards others.
- Her sensitivity can be both a strength and a weakness, making her prone to feeling hurt and taking a long time to recover when criticized or slighted.
The Consequences of Being Thin-Skinned
- Being thin-skinned means taking things too personally and letting others' opinions affect one's self-worth.
- This can lead to feeling badly after being criticized, and in extreme cases, may cause one to wonder about their mental stability.
- Thin-skinned individuals may also be needy and lack emotional boundaries, making them vulnerable to difficult situations and people.
Biological and Psychological "Skins"
- Biologically, skin is a membrane that can be impermeable, semi-permeable, or permeable.
- Psychologically, a person's "skin" can be thick or thin, depending on their ability to cope with criticism and setbacks.
- A thick-skinned person doesn't let criticism in, while a thin-skinned person lets it in and takes it too personally.
Developing Emotional Boundaries
- To develop a thicker skin, one doesn't need to change who they are, but rather learn to set emotional boundaries.
- This can be achieved by objectifying situations, checking in with oneself before reacting, and preparing for potential criticisms.
- Developing emotional boundaries can lead to better relationships, increased self-awareness, and improved effectiveness in work.
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Learn about the importance of emotional boundaries and how sensitivity can be both a strength and weakness, affecting relationships and self-worth. Discover the consequences of being thin-skinned and how to maintain healthy emotional boundaries.
