Getting feedback can be a harsh reality sometimes. It happens all the time and isn't always well received. What I found most helpful after reading through some articles, is that it is a growth process. A lot of the times, people take feedback to mean a negative thing and that isn't always true. We all have room to grow and learn from other people. The article "
5 Tips for Taking Feedback Like a Champ" was very insightful. We must allow our minds to be open and have the willingness to see different perspectives. Just because someone gives us feedback, it doesn't necessarily mean that what you have done is wrong or bad. They are just giving you insight to explore or expand on you topic or ideas. Another article that I took away from was "
Using Harsh Feedback to Fuel Your Career". I agree with the author when they that sometimes people confuse behavior with identity. When someone leaves a comment or feedback that we don't necessarily like, we associate that person in a wrong way or manner. People need to not lose sight of the bigger picture, and trying to grow from improvement. We are not all perfect.
Giving feedback can be just as hard as getting feedback. I know from personal experience that it can be hard to convey critiques and help that other person grow. I enjoyed the article "
Presence, Not Praise". I think from an early age we are all given praise and complements for just completing tasks. Like the article said, it boosts children's self esteem, which can be a good or a bad thing. When children get older, they start to realize they aren't going to be praised for every little thing they do and will sometimes receive negativity. The lesson in this article was that when we give feedback, we really need to look beyond what someone has done and accomplished. I also liked the "
Be A Mirror" article for giving feedback as well. It talked about giving feedback as a way to grow someone's mindset. We should not be putting people down, but giving them feedback that allows them to think outside of the box.
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