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 Most people take criticism as a disheartening or demoralizing comment. They tend to react to it either by being defensive or lashing back. But there are positive ways of dealing with criticism which can work wonders for your career and help you lead a stress free life.

 

Here is a list of constructive ways for dealing with criticism in your respective life.

 

 

 

1. Hold Your Reactions and Control Your Anger:

 

Usually the first reaction of humans in response to criticism is anger or rage. It is advisable to hold your reaction and give it some time before riding the emotional way. Allow the sense of logic to sink in and guide you past the anger. By doing so, you would understand the true meaning and intention behind the criticism, and this will in turn help you to reach greater heights in personal and professional life.    

 

 

 

 

2. Think Positive:

 

Seeing a positive in a negative situation can work wonders on your life. Hence it is always advisable to take in criticism as a constructive feedback and thank the critic for pointing out your mistake. Try to address the issues pointed out by the critic and avoid repeating the mistake for the betterment of your future.

 

 

 

3. Be a Better Person:

 

Do not consider criticism as personal attack and react violently. Consider it as a scrutiny of your action, not you as a person. This will help you to detach from criticism emotionally and helps you to see the positive side of it. Even if an individual behaves in an inhuman way, you don’t have to do the same and stoop to a low level. It is always advisable to maintain a high moral ground and try to become a better person.

 

    

 

 

 

 

4. Learn From Criticism:

 

Every criticism, irrespective of its true intention, gives you an opportunity to educate yourself. It allows you to look for errors in your action, correct them immediately and create a future course of action. Having a positive frame of mind allows you to sail through any situation and lead a better life.     

 

 

 

5. Avoid Competitiveness:

 

You should avoid being competitive about criticism and refrain from being revengeful. The fact is that criticizing someone or something is not part of a competition and it is essential for an individual to uphold high moral values. You can humor the situation or be positively sarcastic about meaningless criticism. By doing so and displaying such immense maturity, you are bound to become a self-assured and confident individual.    

 

Accepting criticism in a positive and graceful way is not an impossible task. All you need is a bit of effort and the right frame of mind.    

 

 source:::::: siliconindia net…  

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