Whenever someone starts a comment, “You aren’t going to like me saying this.” 99 out of 100 times they are being blatantly honest. In fact those words can trigger a negative response sending us down the wrong path. Not all criticism is negative; however, expected or out of the blue it can put us in a defensive state. This is never good, that’s why it’s great to have a plan. Consider these 5 steps:
We are going to face criticism. Some of it will be constructive, others of it will tear you apart. No matter what, you need a plan, doesn’t have to be the one above, but you need a plan that will diffuse any rising the emotions and slow the process in which you formulate words and spew them from your mouth.
What’s your plan for criticism?