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Really good article. I love the idea of sitting uncomfortably with the criticism.
I know from my own experience that when people criticize, it is more about their own experience than it is about you. We usually notice what we know to be true of ourselves, whether we love or hate that about ourselves.
The one thing I have learned to do when others criticize is to look for the truth in their perspective. I always remember that some people's perspective of me is not reality, just their perception. I also know that some people are wired to find fault in everything. The important thing is to take the golden nugget, learn the lesson and move on.
I also learned a while back not to let it bother me for long. Criticism has a way of becoming internal self talk if you let it. Sometimes, it is not even a bad critique, we just have to look at it without any bias.

really an useful one!!!!
Thank u soo much as tis ll help me a lot in my life.

years ago, in midlife, I fulfilled an early dream of working in theatre where I instantly learned about the value and importance of feedback and criticism.  Without it, the director would simply be unable to create the vision s/he has in mind.  Fragile egos will crumble easily in such an environment, but it turned me into a "grown up" inspite of myself.

Years ago, I made a midlife decision to fulfill an early dream of acting in theatre.  There I learned instantly all about criticism and feedback.  Every rehearsal was filled with it.  It taught me not to take things personally, that there was a bigger picture than my own tiny sliver of perspective on life.  I wasn't aiming for Broadway, but the lessons I learned about taking criticism have enriched me beyond measure. These days, I call the ability to give and receive criticism, the same as being "grown up". Having to confront people whose ego is fragile can be a challenge, and finding a loving and gentle way to convey important information can be tricky. If a message is unwelcome, the messenger tends to get shot, as I've learned. So, deliver and receive as gently as possible, but deliver anyway.

I never knew there were so many good reasons to embrace criticism.  Oh how I wish I knew all this when I was young so that I could take it in and grow as opposed to using criticism to prove to myself something is wrong with me.  Wonderful list and a must share.  Thank you.

Very good to see the positive in what at first seems like a negative.  It is similar to what I'm trying to say at oopsortunity.com

good facts...

Great lessons. I really like this.

I do receive criticism from my close friend and even the people meeting me for the first time

So relevant to my life right now.  I see so many lessons I can apply here.  Thank you!

I'm not sure I agree with the statement made in #24.  I'll admit I have my fair share of negative thought (especially with all I've been going through lately), but I wouldn't say its anywhere close to 80%.

What do you think?

I REALLY needed to hear this today. Thank you for the blessings!

Perfect article, gives me strength. I am in a situation which involves procurement and being in a multicultural environment, the only female black in a managerial position. Some see as if they can do a better job than me so i have had to have patience and endure some back stabbing criticism. 

I really gratefull for such advice and inspirational works I intend to apply the above whenever I am critised in Life. Keep motivating people of this world. Thank You So Much and May The Mercyful Lord Reward You Abdantly

Thanks for this great insightful article.

It is indeed a splendid idea for those who are unable to break away with criticism. I hope these 25 reasons can help me to tackle my daily life. Excellence.... what a beautiful Sunday to read.

This article was incredibly meaningful to me, in a number of ways!

Meaningful, useful and a joy to read -thankyou

Julie Foster
Teacher

Thanks for this article. I need this today and every day. 

outstandingly spectacular on a sensationally sedulous level I am with gratitude. As an addictions councelor for the youth and adults as well I have evolved into a suicide prevention worker I have learned that critisism allowed me to self critisize and pick up where I went wrong so when I tried it again I took a different approach. It enhanced my relationship with failure and allowed me to not fear failure but embrace and learn from failure. In order for me to be the change I acknowledged it, learned about it, gain knowledge about it, eccepted it and finally embraced it and now I am happy for happyness was not the goal happyness led me to my goal.

As a former long-term class-room teacher, coach and sports official I had many opportunities to practice the art of criticism , not always as successfully as I had hoped. One day , like this message , another famous Greek philosopher's view, " The unexamined life is not worth living " .........led me  to look further and to come to learn that the root of this word/idea is in fact Greek ....CRITIKOS .....and among its many connotations is the concept of caring , enough to point out faults and, most important, offer to point out ways to improve on one's actions/skills/. Later in my career as a drama teacher these views were invaluable assets in the evaluation process by myself and peers. The habitual " AND ???" at the conclusion of each person's critique become almost a ritual uttered by many and usually leading to very helpful and rewarding ideas. We not only learn by doing but by doing better ! 

I absolutely loved this article.  I am an instructor and trainer and often times have to evaluate others.  As the leader of the team I am often the one who has to address hygiene, performance and behaviour issues and criticising others is not easy as you have to be conscious of their feelings and how they may receive what is constructive.  However,  I have learned over the years to be considerate of other's feelings and put myself in their shoes.  I have also learned to take criticism positively as it too helps me to grow and improve myself which in turn means I can critique without being harsh or unkind.   The greatest satisfaction is seeing how a person changes themselves or work on the areas that need improvement.  I welcome this and more articles like these.  Thank you

I received criticism yesterday from a hugh ego who talked about creating a safe place for people while trampling all over me in front of others.  This article is perfect for me to read today.  Thank you

This is a very positive article on a sometimes very touchy subject.    It is very interesting & inspiring.  When seen through the eyes of this article, criticism is no longer something to fear but rather a very important 'growing' tool.  Thank you!

Thank you so much for this article. It really gave me a lot to think about regarding criticism.  It has always been hard for me to process criticisms, often internalizing them and you've given me some insight into how to use criticism in a positive way. 

Wow. That's profound. Thanks, Lori. I appreciate you taking the time to even consider five ways to benefit, let alone 25!

Many thanks for - something I need today! all the best