How to Accept Criticism: Tips from Dr. Mac Powell on How to Turn Critical Feedback into Opportunities for Self-Improvement
Originally published on playbuzz.com Accepting criticism is never easy, but the truth is that constructive criticism is vitally important for improving performance. Criticism is what takes you to the next level, whether that’s at work, in athletics, or in our relationships. For many of us, though, criticism is often difficult to accept because it makes us feel the tinge of failure and disappointment. Most of us become emotionally attached to the very healthy idea of being good-enough exactly as we are. When someone points out our flaws, we react with frustration or anger over the fact that we may have to not only look at ourselves and our flaws, but we might also have to engage in that very difficult process of change. But avoiding criticism isn't the answer. As Dr. Mac Powell stated, without criticism, we can never learn to grow, adapt, and improve--not just in terms of our work, but also in terms of our interpersonal relationships. There's no shame in admitting th