The New York Times article "How to Accept a Compliment – Even if It's From Yourself" (Micaela Marini Higgs, 2018-12-04) recommends gracefulness in receiving praise:

• "Keep it short and sweet, with responses like: 'Thank you, I'm glad you said that,' or 'I appreciate your noticing, thank you for letting me know.' No word vomit or undermining allowed."
• "If you're still afraid of looking bigheaded, or if you're genuinely interested in more feedback, asking a follow-up question is a great way to show you value the compliment giver's opinion and know there's always room for improvement."
• "Keeping a daily list of your accomplishments can be one of the most powerful ways to improve your intrinsic motivation, productivity, creativity and mood. ... jot down tasks you complete throughout your day, or carve out a few minutes in the evening to write a reflection. ... be very specific and deliberate in reminding ourselves about the positive."

^z - 2020-06-20