My manager is very impatient and often criticises me. I cant take criticism well and have a low threshold of stress. What can I do to get stronger (to cope) on my own and without changing her at all?

Stay positive, know that your good enough exactly the way you are, you can't let someone break down your walls like that, you are strong, you have to remember that there are people like that in this world, that will try to break you down but you have to know your the best you can be, some people who do these things do them because they think that they themselves aren't perfect so to make themselves feel better, they criticize others around them to heighten their self esteem, keep remembering this: you are strong, because you are, you are stronger than those horrible words

Work is a stressful environment a lot of the time, so you are not alone. I think a part of understanding and taking criticism is learning to respect other people’s opinions, but not let them hit you too hard. Listen, but then move on. My last boss was not a good people person and quite often was very critical in blunt on how he addressed issues at the job. I learned this, and learned to just keep doing my best with the situation I am in. That’s all you can do sometimes. I’m sure you’ll figure it all out. You’ll do great

Workplace conflict is a common source of stress. When feeling criticized or stressed, it is sometimes important to reassure yourself of your strengths and rely more heavily on self care. To reassure yourself of your strengths, remind yourself of why you're at that job. When you are hired, that's not just something you do, sure, you can go to a job interview or apply, but ultimately when you get hired, that's the company or person deciding you are worthy. So, if you got that job, someone deemed you were worthy or "good enough" to do it. Remind yourself of that. Remind yourself of why you wanted the job and why you thought you would be good at it, so that you can reassure yourself of your purpose and abilities. To engage more in self care, do things that you enjoy or that you know will help you cope with any stressors you are feeling. This may help to clear your head and gain a sense of distance from and clarity on the situation so that you can better cope with it.

Think of her words of criticism as the potential to become better. Although they may sound harsh it has the capability of improving your skill set and your job. Take the words that she speaks, and use them in a positive way rather than taking them personal.

It is important for you to realise that you cannot cope without the support of others. If you feel like you cannot reach out to your manager to express your need to support, you can try to seek mentorship from others at your workplace, some of whom may have gone through similar situations. It also helps to take breaks from work (if feasible) to meditate and relax your mind. You can try to do this more frequently at the beginning to increase your tolerance levels. Yoga and exercise also help in coping with stress, as does music. Doing some or all of these things can bring your tolerance levels up and help you cope with stress better now as well as in the long run!

It is a long process, to make oneself cope up with criticism or stress, start by practicing breathing slow and deep in that specific stress inducing event, take a time out in private to speak out meaningless phrases continuesly to get unburdened of anger,keep looking for another work or job because this sort of harsh environment is not good for your emotional health in long run,

Look for ways to interact positively your manager. Try looking at the situation from their point of view. Often, we only see things from our own perspective and it clouds the way we see others. Keep good thoughts about them when possible. This can help you keep your own stress levels down, while diffusing the impatience of your manager.

Perhaps using a creative form of expressing yourself can help, such as writing or drawing. I think that engaging in physical activity and spending time with your friends can also help. I think keeping a few hobbies on the side can help you cope with your stress. However, I think that if this affects you heavily, that you should talk to your manager and tell her how you feel (this is only if it goes to far in your opinion).

Often times I've found that it helps to put yourself in their shoes, to see things through their eyes. Everyone has a wants, wishes, and hopes in life. Occasional it just helps to realize that. They may be criticizing you because they want the very best out of you, or because they feel powerless in other aspects of their life. And then sometimes, we simply have to tell them exactly what the matter is, and if they would please stop, it's surprising how much can be solved through communication!

Well, what do you do to validate yourself? Personally, I make videos of me talking to myself every day, and then watch them which helps me feel like I'm a real person. This combined with assertive statements can be a powerful tool. Practising in the mirror or roleplaying with a friend can also be a great way to build that confidence muscle. Find some people on YouTube that help you feel validated.