Taking "The Personal" Out Of The Equation
"I was always looking outside myself for strength and confidence, but it comes from within. It is there all the time." - Anna Freud
Regardless of what you do for a living, the type of position you hold, how many degrees you've earned or what school you attended, we all unequivocally fall prey to criticism be it constructive or otherwise. We hear others views and comments regarding how we should behave, act and/or look and because of our own insecurities, the tone and/or how the views are presented we tend to internalize the words taking the criticism harshly and personally. The ability to see them as constructive feedback or as a professional analysis is minimal.
Life is surrounded by the lesser of two evils, others peoples views. Take time to internalize who you are personally and professionally, what you bring to the table as an individual and as part of a unit (team member or family) and analyze what you feel you can improve upon. Once you are able to identify your own shortcomings, be open to self- improvement and give yourself the opportunity to be hear new ideas, and know that you also have the choice to agree or disagree with others opinions.
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Regardless of what you do for a living, the type of position you hold, how many degrees you've earned or what school you attended, we all unequivocally fall prey to criticism be it constructive or otherwise. We hear others views and comments regarding how we should behave, act and/or look and because of our own insecurities, the tone and/or how the views are presented we tend to internalize the words taking the criticism harshly and personally. The ability to see them as constructive feedback or as a professional analysis is minimal.
Life is surrounded by the lesser of two evils, others peoples views. Take time to internalize who you are personally and professionally, what you bring to the table as an individual and as part of a unit (team member or family) and analyze what you feel you can improve upon. Once you are able to identify your own shortcomings, be open to self- improvement and give yourself the opportunity to be hear new ideas, and know that you also have the choice to agree or disagree with others opinions.
© 2010 Mahogany Vida Enterprises, LLC
WANT TO USE THIS ARTICLE IN YOUR EZINE OR WEB SITE? You can, as long as you include this complete blurb with it. Author, Lifestyle Balance Specialist & Licensed Clinical Social Worker - De Vida Bell - teaches people with "busy" schedules and "active" lifestyles how to balance their life, by channeling into each one of their core life areas, while focusing on their growth and freedom. Visit http://mahoganyvida.com for more information. Discover tips on how to maintain balance between your personal, professional and private life by getting her FREE monthly ezine Lifestyle 'N Motion at http://www.mcssl.com/app/join.asp?merchantid=159227 or following her on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/mahoganyvida.
Posted by De Vida Bell at 1/19/2010 8:57 PM 
Categories: Emotional Well-Being
Tags: self-help effective communication
Categories: Emotional Well-Being
Tags: self-help effective communication
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