It is almost impossible to be universally loved. If you are in a high pressure job, or you have big goals in whatever it is, it is likely that you are going to get criticised. All you need to do, develop a thick skin, embrace criticism and may be even learn from it.

Here are some tips picked up by Ideapod that might help you too.

Find a role model

Dealing with criticism is often a matter of in-the-moment emotions rather than cool rational calculation. It helps to have someone you can rely on as an instant inspiration when you sense you are getting upset.

Understand it is about them, not you

Just say for example, an investor passes on your project, it may simply be because of their perspective — it is not you; you are just not thinking the same.

Take a look in the mirror

The criticisms that sting the worst are often the ones that confirm a secret fear we carry about ourselves. So transform the critiques that make you most emotional into a powerful tool for self-betterment.