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Hi Shamelle, This is absolutely brilliant. Whenev...

2009-06-18T02:11:18.482+06:00

Hi Shamelle,

This is absolutely brilliant. Whenever I'm criticised, especially when someone hits it right on the nail, I have a tendency to retaliate. However, nowadays, I will try to assert more self-control and start talking to myself in my head.

When I start talking to myself, step in #1 - #4 are precisely what I'd do and I'd also ask myself similar questions.

Nevertheless, it is still pretty damn tough and it will remain a struggle for quite some time. Sometimes,it is made even tougher if the party making the criticism puts it across in a nasty way. So, I do agree that we need to move on and not dwell too much on the criticism.

Thanks so much for the great tips! :)

Cheers~

Mark

@Positively present: I have also found that with t...

2009-06-16T09:25:08.945+06:00

@Positively present: I have also found that with time the "sting" of the criticism lessens.

It takes a mature, open and growing individual to handle criticism correctly. One has to be willing to look within and if it fits grow from it.

What a great topic! This is something we're pr...

2009-06-16T00:16:18.593+06:00

What a great topic! This is something we're probably all faced with from time to time and I KNOW I don't like criticism and don't always react to it well. I think your most important point is #1. It's so important to listen and not react immediately. When I've done this, I've found that I'm really surprised that sometimes the criticism isn't as bad as I might have originally thought. Plus, it's important to realize that criticism is a way to learn and it's important to listen and keep an open mind. GREAT post on a very difficult topic.