What a great post . As you point out, at some point everyone must endure criticism. How you respond to it is what is important. It may take time to realize if it is constructive, it can only help. I guess it's being able to accept the thoughts of others in a positive way. The sooner we learn this the better off we are (but I do think this is easier said than done).
To Linda (below). Yes, it takes time. Sometimes years. I think it's important to reframe and restate back to the critic to be sure first that you understand it correctly, and then think of it maybe as a compliment in disguise! After all, the critic is taking the time of day to have and express an opinion about something you did, or created. That's at least something! Now I know what areas of my (whatever) need work. So in a sense, criticism can be a gift if the delivery isn't too painful, or said with the intent to harm.
What a great post . As you point out, at some point everyone must endure criticism. How you respond to it is what is important. It may take time to realize if it is constructive, it can only help. I guess it's being able to accept the thoughts of others in a positive way. The sooner we learn this the better off we are (but I do think this is easier said than done).
To Linda (below). Yes, it takes time. Sometimes years. I think it's important to reframe and restate back to the critic to be sure first that you understand it correctly, and then think of it maybe as a compliment in disguise! After all, the critic is taking the time of day to have and express an opinion about something you did, or created. That's at least something! Now I know what areas of my (whatever) need work. So in a sense, criticism can be a gift if the delivery isn't too painful, or said with the intent to harm.