Terrified of Feedback
Yikes! Now I've done it. I've submitted feedback. That was the easy part. The last step of the training, though, was to request feedback. I feel so vulnerable and naked. I have always loved to write. I made up romantic back stories for everyone I came into contact with. I was 15 years old, of course, so everything was love and roses and swooning and hearts and flowers and elaborate marriage proposals. I knew nothing except that I was an idealist. The sands of time have worn my sharp edges a little smoother. Nothing is as black and white as it was in my youth but I never wanted anyone else to read my stories. I felt like they became "less" by being viewed by strangers.
I have blogged in previous times though. I've enjoyed it simply because I only shared my content with those closest to me - like 5000 of my closest friends on Facebook. ;-) To me it feels a little bit like "cold-calling" in sales or going door to door like when I was an Avon lady. But pushing my boundaries and stepping outside of my comfort zone is also liberating. I put myself out there and I try not to take anything personally. We'll see how that goes.
I still love to write. I won't stop. And I will take the constructive criticism offered because it's necessary for growth and wealth and longevity in the online world. I'm not too proud to admit that I feel like a fraud every time I put myself on display but it must be done - for growth, for satisfaction, for peace of mind. So here I go. Ready or not!
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Don't fear the feedback. People here are gentle in their feedback. They have always been helpful to me, suggestions on what I could do to improve are always welcome. Its the way to get better, and if we can get that from our peers here, so much the better than to have our visitors to our site see things that need changing and say nothing but just walk away.
Joanne
An excellent point. I've already received my first feedback and it was super helpful. I'm glad I jumped in with both feet. :-)
Hi Cheryl- Feedback is awesome because it really helps us make our websites really look professional so don't worry- It is a really great thing we do
Vicki
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I certainly can relate! One thing you can do is put the feedback in perspective. You're receiving input on your site from those who most likely aren't influenced by personal relations. It is also good to get other eyes to view your site, for if they observe what can be improved or added upon, it is more than likely some other visitors to the site may have the same opinion.