6. What Can We Learn From It?

This is the area where constructive criticism is fully emphasized. Criticism may come as negative and really hurt our emotions, but there is still a need to ask yourself a very important question “What can I learn from it”.

This question will not only allow you to seek the good sides of criticism, but you will also notice areas in your work you need to improve.

Expecting good remarks from your friends and co-bloggers is actually not a way to grow. You need to look at the areas in your life where this criticism may be pointing to. When you have found them, you can seek solutions to them.

7. Not Everything Needs a Response

Most of this criticism may be based on a false premise. This might be to get you angry or at least bring down your personality.

This is why we need to pay less attention to criticism most of the time. There is no perfect person existing on the planet. And getting a little criticism will not make you a really bad person.

8. Reduce the Tension

When criticism comes in a bad or abusive manner, it can really be harmful to our mental health. This is why we must find ways to calm our nerves before giving back a response.

There are different ways to do so. We can maintain a better body posture, take a walk, listen to good music, or do any other thing that will help us feel more relaxed.



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DMelB Premium
Criticism is part of life, thanks for showing us different ways to help deal with it.
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Israel17 Premium
Most welcome, DMelB! Thanks for reaching out all the way and kudos for reading my tutorial on how to deal with or handle criticism on the blogging journey! Much appreciated!

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Christorv Premium Plus
Keeping our customers happy all the time is an impossibility and can definitely be hard- especially with criticisms. An important skill to learn, communications- great tutorial- be calm in response to all criticisms and decide if a response is needed- lovely 👌
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Israel17 Premium
Great remarks, Christorv! There's nothing you do that will ensure no one criticizes your work. Not at all! No matter the help you render to others or stuff you dish out to others, you're still going to meet critics on your way but the tips discussed in this tutorial will hopefully show you what next to do. Thanks for stopping by!

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OCH3943 Premium Plus
This is a very good tutorial. We need more of such people management / psychology management type of training in WA to manage criticism or related.

While this tutorial touch on the points, perhaps we could have more case studies that we can learn from other members experience.

Thanks again!
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Israel17 Premium
Thanks again, my friend, OCH3943! As you proceed in your online journey, you will personally come in contact with critics and the tips you've read here will guide you on what to do and what not to do. Thanks again!

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OCH3943 Premium Plus
Thank you Israel! May I know, on point 7, Not everything needs a response, what could be some examples?
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Israel17 Premium
Most welcome, OCH3943! Glad you enjoyed this tutorial on how to handle criticism! Not specific though, when a critic appears like someone that's finding every possible means to pull down your business, do not regard their messages. Rather, ignore them and they'll have nothing to do with your fortune, I bet.

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dan123321 Premium
Thank you sir... This is a great way to look at many areas of life and how we should, could, or would react to negative criticism...

I've always said, without the negative, the positive is virtually and naturally impossible.

And as you mentioned, "criticism is a gift", and we should welcome it with open arms knowing within yourself, your heart... you have good intentions... but could also use some pointers.

Everyone comes out with the growth of my favorite virtue patience as well as ultimately more knowledgeable on both ends.

Good stuff! I enjoy reading all of your posts.

Thanks again, sir.
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Israel17 Premium
What a powerful contribution, dandarnell! Much appreciated! I agreed with you that without the negative, there can never be the positive. Thanks for always checking back to read my posts!

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dan123321 Premium
I enjoy your articles very much...thank you again .
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Israel17 Premium
Oh thanks so dearly, my friend! Much grateful! See you at the top soon!

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