Criticsm and Praise Might Pretty Much Mean the-same Thing
We all love praises and it feels so great when we are appreciated for the awesome things we have done, it even acts as a source of motivation sometimes. Criticism, on the other hand, has the ability to weigh us down, no one wants to be criticized and criticism isn't one of the easiest things to handle.
Praises are awesome and can be great confidence boosters for us but letting the flattery and victory get into our head might lead to our own fall. Yes, we did something really great that deserves all the praise it can get, but once we let that get to us, instead of the praises being a source of motivation it will become a source of our own laziness. We start getting the "I have arrived" feeling, which doesn't always result in something great.
Criticism always appears to be negative and dealing with it is sure one of the hardest things to do. It can be humiliating and can also put one's spirit down. But when you decide to see it with a lens of positivity, then it becomes an avenue for growth and helps one get better. I once heard someone say that critics are people that help you grow without been paid to, and I quite agree with that view, your interpretation of it is what matters. Interpret it as positive, and that's what it will be.
They key thing is to be able to handle them both effectively. If you can handle the praises, then you sure can handle the criticism. Let yourself know your mistakes before anyone else does and be the first to appreciate yourself as well, that way other people's praise won't get into your head.
It will also be great if we work on being much more honest with ourselves, that way we will trust our views and judgment more (which might be right, most times).
I believe what we think of ourselves is far more than the praises or the criticism. So amidst all the criticism and praises, we should make out a little time to listen to our own selves, you understand your goals more, and are sure to make the right judgment if you are honest with yourself (atleast most times).
Criticism and praise seem to contradict each other but I believe they are only but a reflection of each other. They both have the ability to do what the other can, if we see them as positivity then they go a long way in impacting our lives positively, if we let them get into our heads or treat them negatively, then they do the worse things to us.
Accept the praises but don't let it be your downfall or source of laziness. Let the criticisms help you grow, don't let in weigh you down. We should remember that there are much more victories to be won, the success you have achieved might just be a minor one compared to what is coming ahead, so don't let the little victories stand in your way of achieving the bigger ones. Don't let the praise make you arrogant or reluctant to be your best!
Much Love, Audrey
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