No one escapes criticism entirely.Often our careers,our emotional stability,our happiness
depend on how we react to it. Criticism is a direct attack on your self-esteem.So
it is easy to react with anger.But this just makes you more vulnerable.If all you do is
resent your critic,you are only poisoning yourself.
Gossip is nothing but criticism motivatedby jealousy.
Te first step then is to force yourself to be dispassionate.
This is never easy.can it be done?
yes, surely....how?
You may be thinking thease are not practical.
No friend,it can be done.
One method to control your emotion under attack is to reflect that strong person have
always been criticized.When criticism finally reaches your ears,it may well have become
exaggerated.if you blaze new paths, you are determined to get things done,
you are going to encounter opposition.
2nd step is to be rational. Takeup the criticism and examine it objectively. we learn much
from the disagreeble things whereas the good things only make us glad. Ask yourself
honestly if there is any truth in the criticism.if you are forced to the conclusion that
whatever your critic saying is the truth, the best thing to do is admit it. Afterall if you agree
with him,what more can he say? besides,see,people will come close to some one who can
admit that he has been wrong.
Another rational approach is to examine the qualification of your critic. Is he sincere? if so, you had better not dismiss his words.Has he reason to be jealous? then perhaps you can avoid him.Keep in mind,Dignified silence is often the best reply to the slander.However if the criticism is false and damaging, you must reply to him ,simply state the facts,not try to retaliate.
As on the practical level to reduce your stress , you can do one thing;
depend on how we react to it. Criticism is a direct attack on your self-esteem.So
it is easy to react with anger.But this just makes you more vulnerable.If all you do is
resent your critic,you are only poisoning yourself.
Gossip is nothing but criticism motivatedby jealousy.
Te first step then is to force yourself to be dispassionate.
This is never easy.can it be done?
yes, surely....how?
You may be thinking thease are not practical.
No friend,it can be done.
One method to control your emotion under attack is to reflect that strong person have
always been criticized.When criticism finally reaches your ears,it may well have become
exaggerated.if you blaze new paths, you are determined to get things done,
you are going to encounter opposition.
2nd step is to be rational. Takeup the criticism and examine it objectively. we learn much
from the disagreeble things whereas the good things only make us glad. Ask yourself
honestly if there is any truth in the criticism.if you are forced to the conclusion that
whatever your critic saying is the truth, the best thing to do is admit it. Afterall if you agree
with him,what more can he say? besides,see,people will come close to some one who can
admit that he has been wrong.
Another rational approach is to examine the qualification of your critic. Is he sincere? if so, you had better not dismiss his words.Has he reason to be jealous? then perhaps you can avoid him.Keep in mind,Dignified silence is often the best reply to the slander.However if the criticism is false and damaging, you must reply to him ,simply state the facts,not try to retaliate.
As on the practical level to reduce your stress , you can do one thing;
visualize your critics as funny charecters in adrama, and try to find some sort of comedy in it. Really,It is very practical and proven method.
Another practical method which iI find very effective to cope with criticism is ,
Another practical method which iI find very effective to cope with criticism is ,
say to our mind,
1.Small people ogten find it eaier to tear someone down to build themselves up.
2. Kindness is stronger than mallice.
3.It is much easier to be critical than correct.
4.Criticism is a two edged sword,and often it is the poisoned edgethat cuts. Try to see the
other edge.
All the best.
1.Small people ogten find it eaier to tear someone down to build themselves up.
2. Kindness is stronger than mallice.
3.It is much easier to be critical than correct.
4.Criticism is a two edged sword,and often it is the poisoned edgethat cuts. Try to see the
other edge.
All the best.