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Accepting Criticism

Paul

Has anyone got any tips on how to better accept criticism?  I am terrible, as my wife will attest but now I know the reason why I find it so hard, is there anything I can do about it?

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  • It depends what you mean by better accept.  Do you mean you get angry? or feel hurt? or deny it? or whatever else.

    Most people get defensive when criticised (who me? kind of thing) but if you feel extreme feelings then its definitely something work o - try just seeing criticism as advice, something to learn from, and something to respectfully challenge if you think its harsh/wrong.

    Next time you get some criticism, just think of it as friendly advice rather than a harsh attack.  Its either something to learn from, or something to defend yourself from - they may actually be harsh/unfair/wrong, so let it bounce off.  Don't dwell either, move on having decided what your response is.

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  • It depends what you mean by better accept.  Do you mean you get angry? or feel hurt? or deny it? or whatever else.

    Most people get defensive when criticised (who me? kind of thing) but if you feel extreme feelings then its definitely something work o - try just seeing criticism as advice, something to learn from, and something to respectfully challenge if you think its harsh/wrong.

    Next time you get some criticism, just think of it as friendly advice rather than a harsh attack.  Its either something to learn from, or something to defend yourself from - they may actually be harsh/unfair/wrong, so let it bounce off.  Don't dwell either, move on having decided what your response is.

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