Do you ever feel intimidated by fear of criticism? Despite the fact that nobody likes to be criticised, it still happens in every workplace. In this article “2 Ways to Move Past Your Fear of Being Criticized,” provides a valuable insight into how people can come to terms with this often uncomfortable and discouraging emotion.

The article highlights two different techniques for tackling your fear of criticism: confronting your own inner critic head-on, and embracing the learning opportunities presented by constructive criticism. Through self-reflection and learning from our mistakes, you can ultimately learn to be more resilient in the face of criticism.

The article also stresses the importance of developing mental strategies to help you manage your emotions when faced with criticism. It encourages us to practice self-compassion and recognise that everyone makes mistakes. Additionally, it emphasises the importance of staying focused on our goals and not letting fear or criticism get in the way of personal growth.

For managers, business owners, and supervisors this is an especially important topic to consider as it’s often their job to provide feedback or criticism to their employees. Taking these bits of advice on board could help them provide constructive criticism without causing unnecessary distress or paranoia among their staff. Not only will it make the interaction easier but it could also lead to more meaningful feedback that could help improve employee performance and workplace morale in the long run.

Ultimately, this article provides valuable insight into how to effectively manage criticism and turn it into something positive. By confronting our inner critic and embracing the learning opportunities that come from constructive feedback, we can use criticism as a means for personal growth and improved performance in any workplace.

This is a great way for business owners looking for additional support when managing their team or giving out critical feedback as it can help them do so in a way that is both effective and nurturing.

Find out more in the original article here: https://www.psychologytoday.com/au/blog/social-instincts/202211/2-ways-move-past-your-fear-being-criticized

This article summary was created by Eleanor Shakiba

Eleanor is a leadership trainer, success coach and people skills expert. She helps managers and business owners build thriving teams and organisations, using tools from Positive Psychology. She's trained more than 60,000 people during her career as a corporate trainer and professional development consultant. Her mission is inspiring talented people to become leaders who make a difference.