The Different Layers of Psychological Skin

  Our skin has more sensory receptors in some places than others. For example, while a caress on your neck might give you goosebumps, the same on your arm might not have the same effect. The same thing happens on your emotional map. Your psychological skin is covered in receptors and you have more sensitive points in certain areas than others. In fact, in some areas, it only takes minimal pressure to provoke a really strong reaction. This model of action-reaction is especially marked in instances of criticism. Your way of processing it depends on many factors. It depends on…