Steps to Help Us Get Better at Receiving Feedback

Fear of criticism is a common reaction that occurs in various circles. This is natural for every human being, it is natural for us to have a fear of criticism. But this fear can be managed and trained, so that it can become much better, and ends sooner or later can turn into being able to accept all criticism with a positive attitude and thinking.

Learning to overcome obstacles will allow us to receive constructive feedback as an opportunity for our development. If we are a leader, it is very important for us to be able to receive constructive feedback, both from our work leaders, colleagues, and from our direct subordinates.

If we imitate behavior and show that we can be open to feedback , then we can be a good example for our team so that they can do the same as what we have done.

Constructive Feedback is Good for Us

Feedback can be a great way to help us achieve a goal. Like pieces of a puzzle, the more feedback we receive, be it positive or negative feedback, the clearer the picture will be. If we shut ourselves off when other people try to approach us and try to provide feedback for us, then we will most likely miss opportunities to grow and excel. And if we ask for constructive feedback or are curious about what we are good at and how we can improve it, it shows others that we are willing to learn and improve.

How to Manage Good Emotions when Receiving Feedback?

Once we know why constructive feedback is good for us, then start taking the initiative to ask for feedback from others more often. When we receive feedback or even seek feedback, without us realizing it, we usually still can’t regulate our emotions when we receive it. This is one of the reasons why our emotions can prevent us from receiving feedback. Because indirectly our emotions will affect our thoughts when receiving feedback. And if our emotions are high or unstable, we can think and take action to avoid or ignore the feedback we get.

Our brains have a natural tendency to go into fight or flight mode when they sense or realize that we are being threatened. The increase in the number of hormones released into our bloodstream is the cause of our emotions. Therefore we must learn to be able to manage our emotions, so that we can be calmer and can think clearly and openly when we are getting feedback and/or when we are giving feedback.

 

Here are these steps to help us move from being afraid of feedback, to being a proactive person seeking feedback (someone who needs and loves feedback).

 

Steps to Help Us Get Better at Receiving Feedback

  1. Set Purpose

Before we receive feedback, we should think about what life goals we want to set for ourselves. If we don’t want to develop professionally, we won’t be able to open ourselves up to any kind of feedback. Creating goals can provide many benefits. On the one hand, this can make us to put all our efforts to be able to achieve our goals. On the other hand, setting goals can allow for a stronger alignment between our personal, corporate and team goals in life. Lastly, having a goal allows us to regularly check on progress and have conversations around our own development.

  1. Find Out or Be Curious and Ask Questions

Try to get a good understanding of what our colleagues are really saying by finding out and asking for clarity what our colleagues mean about us, so that we can better address the issue based on their input or feedback. We must remember that different perceptions can have different effects.

  1. Develop Strategy

After we determine our goals and we have found out and equalized the perception of the feedback we get, then it’s time for us to determine the strategy and development so that it can be applied in our lives. By developing these strategies we will be able to achieve our goals faster and better.

  1. Share Plans and Ask for Support to People Near You

After we have succeeded in identifying the points that can be used as keys to work on and looking for intent in the feedback we receive, try to find out or share with those closest to us to equalize perceptions so that we do not take the wrong step after receiving feedback. In particular, if we share it with those closest to us who have given us feedback from the start, it shows that we are taking action on their feedback. They may have further ideas that we may not have considered or that we have missed.

Finally, ask for support and guidance from those closest to us or people we trust. They are the ones who have given us feedback when we were setting goals or dreams. Ask them to tell us if they see that we are confused or lost, for example when we make a wrong decision.

 

Start Handling Feedback Well

Receiving feedback can be difficult at first, especially when we think of it as criticism of our work or our personality. Overcoming these initial fears can be the step that takes us from being good human beings to being even better human beings.

Being open to all types of feedback will show or show that we are effective, professional and hardworking communicators who are always eager to improve. Keep the following in mind when getting feedback:

  1. Set goals for yourself.
  2. Ask the right questions regarding the feedback.
  3. Analyze your feedback and identify patterns.
  4. Develop strategies to overcome these obstacles and to achieve goals.
  5. Share plans with others and ask for support.

 

Let’s learn to be more open and sincere in listening and receiving feedback from those around us. Because sometimes what we hear hurts without us realizing it can change us for the better than before. Filter which feedback can be useful for us and ignore feedback that is only to try to bring us down.

 

by Abdullah Sam
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