The Keys to Handling Criticism Well

No one enjoys being criticized and made to feel like they’re wrong. One of the biggest reasons criticism hits us hard is because we equate it with rejection. In the moment it feels like someone is telling us that we’re not good enough or that we have failed in some way.

The unfortunate truth is that the world isn’t designed with our fragile egos in mind. From the moment we’re born, we’re evaluated against specific standards. The sooner we get over it, the easier it will be for us to see the value in constructive criticism.

Knowing how to take criticism in our stride is a valuable life skill that can help us improve and increase our chances of success. In this episode, I outline four steps we can take toward handling criticism from a place of strength and curiosity.