The discussion on the concept of Respond Constructively to Criticism was useful because I liked how it taught us to find the positives out of statements. I have to say, taking criticism is always hard because it usually feels like a personal attack. It is easy to get defensive and not hear out what the other person has to say. No one wants to be judged or have their flaws and insecurities pointed out, but we can learn to respond constructively to criticism. We can start by asking for clarifications so that we can better understand what the other person is saying. This gives us an opportunity to learn not only more about ourselves, but also about how others may perceive us or how we can reevaluate our actions. If the criticism is coming from a person we trust and respect, it probably wouldn’t hurt to think about what they had to say. We can’t always reflect on ourselves without the help of others, so thinking about what they had to say may open our eyes to some aspects.
Hey Flora Winter!
ReplyDeleteI thought your post was very interesting, and I definitely agree that sometimes taking criticism can be pretty difficult. It can certainly feel like an attack at times, and sometimes if it is not politely conveyed, we can feel pretty crappy. But I've learned to smile at criticism. Like you said in your post, it is important to analyze the criticism and point out what we can do to improve. Sometimes we also have to evaluate others and see where they are coming from with their criticism, for there are times when we really don't need to change. Some people criticise out of jealousy or some other emotion. Also, it is definitely easier to hear constructive criticism from friends and family (or people we trust and respect). Sometimes we don't think that we need to improve or do things differently, but when people we care about put things in a different perspective, it is a little bit easier to take the criticism and turn it into something positive. Thanks for sharing your post!