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6 Ways To Stop Taking Criticism So Personally
Criticism is a necessary part of life in order to grow and improve, but when taken the wrong way, it can oftentimes lead to confrontation.
People will critique nearly everything you do in life. Whether it be the way you write, the work you do, the performance you gave, the paper you wrote, or the skill you put to use, someone will always be waiting to provide the kind of feedback we don’t always want to hear. But just as it is important to be intentional when providing feedback, the same can be said about how you choose to respond to the critiques you receive.
Here are 8 ways to avoid taking a person’s criticism so personally:
Consider The Motive
Ask yourself: Is the person providing the feedback someone I have known for a while? If so, are they someone I oftentimes go to for advice? Have they offered me unconditional support throughout my journey? If the answer is ‘yes,’ chances are their critiques are genuine. On the other hand, there will always be people looking for opportunities to bring a person down so be conscious of the reason why this person might have felt the need to speak their mind on the matter.
