criticism

The art of receiving feedback: five steps to get through it unscathed

The art of receiving feedback: five steps to get through it unscathed

Receiving feedback is hard. We need to open ourselves up to the potential of being hurt and of facing things we’d rather ignore. But I also think it’s essential. If you’re struggling with how to receive feedback without shutting down, lashing out, or feeling like a piece of garbage, here are my suggestions based on things I’ve read and my own experience.