It is as difficult to take criticism as it is to receive praise. In fact, there are people who feel very uncomfortable when they are told something nice. This is partly due to the cultural level, we have been educated in the exigency, in the fact of having to do everything well and that there was no merit in it. In addition, the fact that praise and criticism have a great power over our level of self-esteem is very dangerous, since this means that we are putting it "at the feet" of others. When we receive praise the message of admiration can be so confusing, stimulating so much self-love. On the other hand, when we receive destructive criticism, the opposite happens, there is a morbid tendency to discredit you, to offend us.
Let us remember that in any task we can win or lose, the important thing is the nobility of the resources used. What is really fundamental is the dignity with which we travel the road in pursuit of our objectives. Accepting constructive criticism from our environment helps us to adapt better to various situations, while praise can weaken us by diminishing our effort in the qualities praised. Evaluation is part of every human being's thinking. In our culture we are used to paying more attention to the negative than to the positive. We see flaws and problems more easily than we see qualities and opportunities. In addition, each person responds differently to criticism.
We even think that this depends on whether the criticism is constructive or destructive, but this is not entirely true. The same criticism made by two different people can provoke totally opposite responses and emotions. Sometimes, the way we take criticism does not depend on what we are told, but on what we think about it, regardless of the criticism and who is doing it, the difference is in who receives it. In the importance and interpretation we give to the words and gestures we receive as well as to the person who gives it. So that praise does not lead others into the trap of vanity, it is important to praise the specific activity or behavior, not the person. The way we praise can affect their mindset and, in turn, their propensity to take on challenges, persevere and succeed academically.
On the other hand, if we are the ones receiving it, let's think that praise has a positive component, as it reaffirms a job well done, which provides information that says that the path is the right one. Praise, as long as it is expressed in the right way, tends to have a very positive effect on many people. People who use this tool consistently recognize the positive qualities of others and communicate them appropriately. Praise can be about any issue, such as a physical quality, a thank you, showing admiration for a person's attitude, recognizing someone's good work. It is important to keep in mind that praising is not the same as flattering with the intention of getting some benefit.
In conclusion, the impact of criticism on our psychology we have to understand the maxim that not everyone thinks alike. If we add to this judgment, which is increasingly difficult to get rid of, we have criticism. At this point we must take several factors into account. Whether the criticism is constructive or destructive, but above all, from whom the criticism comes. To get the most out of a criticism, that is, to discover the essence of learning. It seems to be a fact that praise makes us feel good, but beware! When praise comes in excess it lulls us into vanity and in its right measure it achieves the necessary motivation. Again, it is very important to analyze from whom the praise comes and to study the frequency and intensity with which we receive it, as the ego can be over-stimulated.
How do you take praise and criticism?
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