The ability to withstand criticism and not be devastated by it is probably an outcome of successful individuation. As you will notice; when you become determined to change your situation, not everyone is going to be comfortable with your move. There are those who will always wish you to stay in perpetual deprivation. There are those who will always cherish seeing you down trodden and abase. There are those whose discussions are fuelled by the subject of how much grief you are in, They don't want to see you change. If your financial situation is dire and you are known to be the one to call for a short loan, a week before pay day; they will not celebrate to hear that you have made a bold decision. A decision to reposition yourself.
Criticism per se is not a problem. Constructive criticism is welcome. But it is your ability to withstand negative criticism that will make you succeed when you have geared yourself to reposition you. I get a lot of emails and comments that are amazingly encouraging and positive. These are the very comments that keep me blogging for you here. I also get negative emails.
How do you deal with the criticism? The first obvious reaction is to defend or at worst to lash back. Criticism can be hurtful. It can sometimes spur us to do better. It can also be an opportunity to improve.
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