to absorb or incorporate feelings/experiences personally · to take something in deeply
This expression is great for when you take something someone said or an experience really personally, and it affects you deeply on the inside, rather than just brushing it off. 🤔 It's like you're absorbing it into your emotional core!
💡 **Heads up!** While 'to internalize' is often used in a psychological context (like internalizing societal norms), in everyday conversation, it usually means you're letting an external comment or event significantly impact your feelings and thoughts. It can be positive or negative, depending on what you're internalizing. For example, 'She internalized all the negative criticism, which really hurt her confidence.' Or, 'He internalized the coach's praise, which boosted his motivation.'
When would you most appropriately use the expression 'to internalize something'? A. When you successfully complete a difficult task and feel proud. B. When you take someone's feedback very personally, letting it shape your feelings. C. When you quickly forget an insult and move on without a second thought.