Dealing Criticism

How to take different opinions?

The modern world is not so kind as you expected for your self-esteem. One ill-piece of feedback or one rude comment on an Instagram post might be enough to beat your day into dust.

It takes lots of time and tremendous amount of energy to stay awesome in all circumstances.

It's not that easy-peasy to simply ignore naysayers. They are all over the social media and off-screen and wherever you give statements to people. Talking behind your back may be much worse to damage your image.

No matter what you say, at the end of the day - naysayers are essential.You can take it as some sort of certification test - How strong are you built, both at personal and public level depends on how well you were able to manage criticism. In fact, naysayers are giving their precious time to talk about you. It may even end up with analyzing your behaviour better than you do for yourself in ways you actually didn't think of.

PUT ASIDE YOUR EGO - LISTEN HONESTLY FOR CRITIC'S INTENTION

I used to get defensive often at the mere possibility of the negative feedback. But no one's is perfect all around. It's okay to have some break points in arguments. Don't say "MY WAY IS THE HIGHWAY AND YOURS NOT"

Dealing nasty comments with open mind is something not everybody get used to instantly. Taking some gap before replying will benefit you. It allows you to think open minded because as you take time, you will be less and less outrageous. You'll come up with better reply ideas.

"ONLY HE HAS THE RIGHT TO CRITICIZE, WHO HAS A HEART TO HELP"

 -Abraham Lincoln

More generally speaking - a comment has got some reflection. See what can you make it out for better comeback next time.

So be a good listener.

Be curious

Be open-minded

Be attentive in silence.

HAVE RESPECT - BE MISTER NICE 

When there is differences in opinions and someone points it out publicly, don't take it easy to just sit back and assume that the other person is completely wrong. Most of the time, chances are you never looked through what (s)he is saying. 

Never lose temper while replying to a nasty comment. It does more harm to you than to whom you said to.

Replying to them in same rage only let's toxicity spread. It rather demeans your status in the viewers. So, don't dump your head in pool of nasty reply ideas.

"CRITICISM MAY NOT BE AGREEABLE BUT IT'S NECESSARY AS SAME AS PAIN IN BODY. IT CALLS OUT ATTENTION TO UNHEALTHY STATE OF THINGS"

 - Winston Churchill

What one can finally draw a conclusion is -

If the comment has no solid points, genuine readers don't mind that and you should not too. A nasty comment is better left ignored. Your true people understand who is trying to infuse toxicity unnecessarily and it only loses the credibility of the commenter and not you. So, cheers.

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