Showerthought: Noticing my reaction to criticism changed how I handle feedback.
I used to shut down whenever someone gave me advice at my job. It felt like they were criticizing me personally. After a few months, I saw a pattern where I'd repeat the same errors because I wasn't listening. So, I decided to watch my first thoughts when criticized. I noticed that my mind would jump to 'they think I'm bad at this' right away. Once I saw that, I could tell myself it's just about the task, not me. Now, I take a breath and ask for details instead of getting upset. Has anyone else found a way to handle feedback better?