You don’t like hearing criticism. But sometimes it helps to know you need to improve in some areas.
There are ways for more sensitive types to get this message, and today GenuLines will show you.
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5 Ways To Better Handle Constructive Criticism
Do you often feel offended when someone tries to give you advice on how to better do something? Or how to handle a certain situation?Does it bother you when someone at work points out your need for improvement?
If you do find yourself not being able to stomach a few good words of advice…
Accept That You Cannot Receive Constructive Criticism
If you do not accept something, you will never feel the need to change it.
Acceptance is the first and most important step toward criticism. Write Down What You Are Receiving Criticism For Why are you receiving criticism? How will writing it down help you?
• It shows how making changes can help you on a deeper level
• You can go back and see what you need to change if you find yourself reverting back to your old habits
• A written record can help you to progress in the long term as a result of fixing the problem when it occurs
Listen and Think
Don’t jump to conclusions when you’re receiving constructive criticism. But do LISTEN!
By listening, you are forming a good habit. This will make you easier to work with.
And it will also improve your communication skills. This is crucial.
By “thinking,” you can get a better understanding of your actions. It’ll make the correction process a lot easier and it will make more sense to you.
Get Opinions From Others
If you’re in a situation where many people are offering you constructive criticism, it may be time to let go of your ego. Consider others’ advice. It may help you to see what you’ve been doing
Open up to the suggestions of others and know that they’re only trying to help you become more productive.
Try It!
Putting your constructive criticism into action might surprise you. Often, we get defensive if we don’t agree with something.
But the best thing to do is to realize that making adjustments can improve the quality of our efforts.
Trying doesn’t hurt and it may show you a better way of doing something.
Learn To Handle Constructive Criticism
It is in your (And everyone else’s) best interest to be receptive to constructive criticism. This is how many of us learn and become the best versions of ourselves.
Constructive criticism is an important part of your personal growth.
JohnK 3-22-2021
Overheard: “The trouble with most of us is that we’d rather be ruined by praise than saved by criticism.”~ Norman Vincent Peale
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