4 Good Reasons To Embrace Criticism
Criticism never feels good. It has the sting of judgement.
As though you’re not good enough no matter how hard you try. Most people’s reaction to criticism is to get defensive, make excuses, or blame someone else.
None of those options are especially constructive.
It’s up to you how you choose to react to criticism. You can see it as a personal attack, or you can appreciate it, get the positives out of it, and move on.
You may feel skeptical about criticism having any benefits. So GenuLines offers you some excellent reasons to pay attention to it.
Use Criticism for Personal Growth
Often, criticism has more than a grain of truth in, even if it’s delivery is a bit harsh. That’s partly why it makes you uncomfortable—deep down it rings true, even if you don’t want to admit it.
Think of criticism as another element in your personal development toolbox. One that offers insight you might otherwise miss.
If nothing else, observing your reaction to criticism can pinpoint your problem areas. Things like triggers, your unconscious reactions, and assumptions.
Develop Emotional Resilience
Criticism usually comes laden with emotions. You feel shamed, upset, and attacked.
Learning to embrace criticism can strengthen your emotional resilience. You sit with your uncomfortable emotions instead of choose a knee-jerk reaction.
Practicing detachment takes you to a mental place. One where you can use your problem-solving skills.
You can listen, assess, analyze, and work out what lessons to take away from the experience.
You’ll be less likely to need other people’s approval to feel good about yourself. Once you see that criticism can be helpful feedback, it stops being a judgment of you as a person.
Improve Relationships
Once you stop reacting (or overreacting) to feedback, you allow more space for openness. You’re more honest, and you’re a better communicator.
People can talk to you about problems without feeling they have to walk on eggshells.
Embracing criticism makes for much better relationships. There are fewer barriers or ‘no go’ areas.
You don’t want to come off as too sensitive, difficult, or defensive. Nor do you want to have your self-worth depend on other people’s good opinion of you.
Boost Self-Confidence
Embracing criticism will free you from the curse of perfectionism. You can accept that making mistakes is human.
You’ll see that it’s actually okay, even helpful. Accept that criticism is part of everyday life and you’ll be more confident, happier, and freed up to be your best you.
JohnK 5-6-2024
chiforyourself.com
Overheard: “The final proof of greatness lies in being able to endure criticism without resentment”
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Those early years can give you some clues into why you don’t trust yourself. Could be your parents were distrustful of themselves.
Overheard: ” Seize the day, and put the least possible trust in tomorrow”
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