Here we have discussed about the tips to dealing with criticism and its steps which will provide the opportunity to improve yourself and rational thinking.

1. The Secret to Dealing with
Criticism

2. Introduction
 Criticism is never fun, whether it's coming from a
well-meaning English teacher or from your arch
fernery. If the criticism is meant to be constructive,
then you can use it to become a more well-rounded
person. And if it's only meant to harm you, then you
can work on shaking it off like a bad habit. So how
do you deal with it? Read these steps to find out.

3. Tips to Dealing with Criticism
 Know the difference between destructive and constructive
criticism
 Accept that you're not perfect
 Work on being less sensitive
 Understand what you're really being told
 Make a game plan for addressing it
 Thank the person for being honest
 Stop making excuses
 Understand the person's true motives
 Remember that words can never hurt you
 Keep doing what you're doing

4. Know the difference between destructive
and constructive criticism
 This is the first step to being able to deal with criticism.
You have to know where the feedback is coming from
and understand the intentions of the person who is giving
it to you. If it's a teacher or a superior, then chances are
the person only wants you to perform better.

5. Accept that you're not perfect
 This is a great way to deal with criticism. If you want to be
able to take a little bit of feedback, then you can't keep
thinking that you can do no wrong. Nobody's perfect, so if
you think you're perfect, then you're nobody. Okay, but
seriously: every person has flaws, and if you don't see
any of yours, then you're not analyzing yourself as
closely as you should.

6. Work on being less sensitive
 If you always find yourself crying, getting defensive, and
feeling generally upset when someone gives you what
was supposed to be helpful feedback, then you have to
start thickening your skin. Work on accepting your flaws
and being able to hear about some areas where you can
improve.

7. Understand what you're really being told
 If you want to deal with criticism, then you have to
understand the message behind it. If you've determined
that the criticism is meant to be constructive, then you
have to break it down so you can start figuring out what
to do next.

8. Make a game plan for addressing it
 Okay, you've decided that your English teacher, boss,
boyfriend, or best friend is completely right, or at least
somewhat right. Now, you've got to write down the thing
you need to work on, and make a plan for addressing it.
This can take a long time, and it's never too late to start.

9. Stop making excuses
 If someone is giving you valid criticism, stop making
excuses for why that person is completely wrong,
especially if you know that there is some truth to what he
or she is saying. If you get defensive and make excuses,
then the person won't be able to finish telling you exactly
what he or she means, and you won't get the information
you need to really improve.

10. Understand the person's true motives
 If you have recognized the criticism as completely
destructive and hurtful, then you can think about why the
person might have said such a thing to make yourself
feel better. Maybe the girl was jealous of your new outfit
and said you dress like a skank. Maybe a guy said you're
not a good writer because he's jealous that you just
published a story.

11. Remember that words can never hurt you
 What was that thing your mother told you about "sticks
and stones" not being able to break your bones? Sure,
you thought it was stupid in third grade, but now, you're a
lot older, and it's starting to make sense.

12. Keep doing what you're doing
 Are you going to stop being who you are if it's working for
you? Of course not. If you haven't received a valid
criticism and know that what people are telling you is only
being said because of jealousy, anger, or mean-
spiritedness, then there's no need to change your routine
to please people.

13. Who I Am…
 Paul Kenneth Martino is an entrepreneur who
provides the help in business development and
marketing currently, lives in Victoria, Australia.