This document discusses how to handle criticism constructively. It notes that criticism is a natural part of life since everyone has opinions. It advises developing a strategy to handle criticism rather than trying to silence critics. The document defines constructive criticism as feedback aimed at improvement, while destructive criticism only points out faults. It provides tips for handling constructive criticism well, such as not taking it personally, understanding no one is perfect, appreciating the feedback, and using it to improve. The key is focusing on self-worth rather than allowing criticism to define you, and viewing criticism as an opportunity rather than a personal attack.

2. Criticism is part of our lives because
everybody has an opinion, some are
jealous of you, some want to drag
you down, and some want to help
you. Criticism does hurt!
You will certainly never have the
ability to silence each of your
doubters, so it is better you develop
a strategy to handle criticism.

3. Constant self-criticism makes it
difficult for you to handle
criticism from others.
Perfectionism and inner fears
about outside criticism can stop
you from progressing on your
aims.

4. Criticism is the practice
of judging the qualities
and faults of something
or someone.
Criticism can be
categorized as
constructive criticism
and destructive criticism.

5. Hold for a moment and ask yourself below questions when you hear a
criticism:
Is this feedback irrational or helpful?
Does it have only hurtful comments pointing out your mistake?
What is the tone of your critic’s voice?
Are you in a good relationship with the critic?
Identify Criticism is Constructive or Destructive

6. How to handle constructive Criticism?
1. Never react immediately
By delaying your response, you
prevent yourself from
responding emotionally.

7. How to handle constructive Criticism?
2. Do not take it personally
Eliminate yourself from the
circumstance and focus on
what‘s being evaluated.

8. How to handle constructive Criticism?
Do not allow criticism to define
your self-worth, however,
instead concentrate on your
strengths.
3. Know your self-worth

9. How to handle constructive Criticism?
4. Accept that you might be wrong
Nobody is perfect. Everybody has
some defects.
Once you have identified the criticism
as a constructive one, no matter how
harsh is your critic, admit that you
have something to improve.

10. How to handle constructive Criticism?
5. Understand that you can’t please everybody
You can never please
everybody.
No matter how well you do
your job. Somebody is going
to criticize you.

11. How to handle constructive Criticism?
6. Always value Criticism
When people share
appreciation, we feel happy.
But when they criticize us, we
feel dejected.
Appreciate the people who
share valuable suggestions.

12. How to handle constructive Criticism?
7. Remind yourself the benefits of getting constructive
criticism
Constructive Criticism :
• Boosts your humility
• Opportunity to improve yourself
• Opens you up to new perspectives
• Improves your rational thinking
• Opportunity to choose peace over conflict

13. How to handle constructive Criticism?
8. Understand it carefully
• When a person provides
feedback to you, listen
carefully.
• Do not scrutinize or question
the person’s evaluation
• Focus on exactly what you can
gain from the experience.

14. How to handle constructive Criticism?
9. Thank your Critic!
Appreciate the fact that the
person has taken the time
to talk to you something
that can make you an even
better person.

15. How to handle constructive Criticism?
10. Do not respond to the tone of the criticism
Always respond to the
useful suggestions which lie
underneath the tone of the
criticism.

16. How to handle constructive Criticism?
11. Ask questions to get more clarity
• Respond calmly with questions to get to the
root of the problem.
• Break down the feedback to understand
what to do next.
• You can share your perspective.
• Ask for specific instances that help you
understand the problem.

17. How to handle constructive Criticism?
12. Take care of stress
Take a deep breath to
reduce your stress levels

18. How to handle constructive Criticism?
13. Ignore the incorrect criticism
Some people are critical
of everything!
Never take seriously such
criticism.

19. “Criticism may not be agreeable, but it
is necessary. It fulfills the same
function as pain in the human body. It
calls attention to an unhealthy state of
things.”
- Winston Churchill

20. Nisha A Sahadevan is the Founder of Learn2LiveFully , a
Certified NLP Practitioner and Passionate about Human
Potential Development.