Don’t Over React Emotionally to Criticism

Motivational Power Quote

Don’t Over React Emotionally to Criticism 

“Never react emotionally to criticism. Analyze yourself to

determine whether it is justified. If it is, correct yourself,

otherwise, go on about your business.”

Dr. Norman Vincent Peale 1898 - 1993, Author, Minster  

As I see it. . . . . . . .

Don’t over react emotionally to criticism

If you are on the receiving end of criticism don’t over react . . . .

Look at the source of the criticism and determine if the criticism has merit. If the criticism is negative but valid . . . . thank the person for sharing the information with you and make ever effort to correct the situation.

If you’re at fault, stay in control of your emotions and the situation . . . . by admitting that you were at fault. Take responsible for your actions by admitting your responsible . . . . and you will defuse the other person and the situation will not be accelerated. 

If in analyze of the criticism you find that it’s not valid you have several choices.

Once you determine that the criticism is not valid . . . . dismiss it and move forward.

If the criticism is coming from a person that has continued to criticism you without merit or being truthful you may want to professionally approach that . . . . person have ask them for their help. Ask them to share with you fEmotions, or the source of their criticism and clear up any areas of misunderstanding.

By approaching the person professionally . . . . you are very likely to neutralize their attacks on you.

Thank the person for their input and ask them to speak to you personally in the future before they share information (criticism) with other people to ensure that they have the facts are right.

Remain calm and in control of your emotions to find the best way to resolve the situation. When you react emotionally to the criticism in many cases that is . . . . exactly what they are looking for.   

Don’t over react emotionally to criticism . . . . and you will find that you will remind in control of your emotions and as a result you will make far better decisions and remain in control of the conditions.

©2013 Lou Ludwig, Sales and Management Consultant Success Coach, Speaker, Trainer and Author