What no one really talks about when taking feedback.

Hello everyone!

This is an article I would like to share with everyone and wanted to see if anyone can relate. One of the biggest flaws I have is not taking feedback in the most conducive and constructive way.

It feels out of left field when someone close to you or a coworker brings up the dreaded, infamous line, "We need to talk." scares the hell out of me.

So many thoughts running through my neurotic brain. A mixture of, "What did I do?" "They sound upset." "They're gonna hate me after this talk is over." "They're gonna leave my life." "They're probably talking sh*t and want to one up me." All those thoughts and anxiety ridden feelings end up me acting in a line of defense of pushback and gaslighting. (Yes. I gaslight because it protects my ego and pride.)

Protecting my pride by being defensive is one of the major lessons I had to learn. Losing so many friendships and burning too many bridges from my ex-colleagues left me feeling so much emptiness. An article I'd like to share has helped me understand the importance of taking feedback and cultivating towards a growth mindset.

If there's anyone that can relate, let me know! I would love to hear what had helped you shift into this growth mindset!

Here's the article that has helped me learn more about why taking feedback is important and how to manage the triggers.