Earlier in my career, I struggled with receiving feedback. I would brace myself, get defensive, and sometimes make excuses. Over time, a few things changed my perspective and helped me improve how I handle feedback:
Pat Wadors would remind me "feedback is a gift". The act of giving feedback is an act of courage and care. When someone takes the time to give me feedback, it means they care about my growth, and they have the courage to start a potentially difficult conversation.
Not all feedback might feel like a gift in the moment. There is a Buddhist saying that stuck with me: "What do you do when someone gives you a gift you don't want? You say 'thank you.'" Now when someone gives me feedback, the most important response from me is simple: "thank you." I feel grateful for their gift, and then can decide how to act on it separately. But starting with a posture of gratitude shifts the conversation for everyone.