OUCH! What to Do When You Receive Hurtful Feedback
This week, one of our daughters came home and she was devastated. Two times during the week she received feedback that was unkind and hurtful. She sat in the kitchen with us while we tried to provide comfort and reminded her of all of her areas of strength. We talked about how feedback is an essential part of growth, both personally and professionally. We encouraged her to unpack it, explore what she thought was true and what she thought was untrue. We then guided her to file that feedback somewhere in her brain if she ever hears that theme again as it could be in her blind spot. She left us that night feeling better but not feeling as happy and confident as she was a few weeks prior. While constructive criticism can inspire improvement, hurtful feedback often stings, leaving us feeling defensive or discouraged. But what should you do when you receive feedback that feels harsh or unjust? What should you do if someone gives you feedback about who you are at your core? Or about something you cannot change? Here’s a roadmap to turn a potentially painful experience into an opportunity for developing self-awareness, growth, and resilience.
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