Criticism - The creativity Killer?
Ideally
speaking, Criticism is the act of analyzing someone or something (such
as an article, video, book, product service etc) with the intention of
improving personnel, product or services. However in the day to day
life, you will meet so many people criticizing with the negative
intentions. For example they do this to defame, discourage and
de-motivate others. So it is usually used in negative sense although
criticizing does not necessarily means to find fault. In this article I
shall give my comments in two categories. First, when you are being
criticized and second when you are criticizing:
1- When you are being criticized:
a) Take
it positive. There is a chance that your well wisher has rightly drawn
your attention to something for which there is a dire need for
improvement. If this is the case, be grateful to the person who helped
you identified the aspect of improvement and move towards the corrective
actions.
b) There
is a chance that the criticism is being done just to depress you.
Analyze is carefully. If required, seek advice from some friend or
colleague about this negative feedback. If feedback meant to be good,
see point-1 else shun it right way not allowing you to disturb your
peace of mind.
2- When you are criticizing someone/something:
a) Always
remember that negative criticism results in generation of negative
energies so try to criticize in a positive and encouraging manager. Do
not become the 'full-stop' for someone's creativity.
b) Whenever
you are about to criticize; ask yourself whether your intention is to
help assist the person or you are just going to spread negativity which
will consequently result in corrosion on someone's creative skills.
c) If
you really want to criticize someone, do it in an encouraging way. Try
to give your comments in multiple groups so that the person understands
your feedback and segregate it easily so that he can transform your
suggestions in to corrective actions.
d) Remember
the fact that the act of complaining is taking criticism to the next
level which is even more damaging and dangerous. So try to remain inside
the limits of criticism instead of complaints.
Having
said that, there are bad mouthed people who are in habit of constant
criticism, regardless of their mental comprehension of things. Be aware
of them. They are polluting not only themselves but the environment as
well and ultimately impacting you, your product, your skills and/or your
services. They are spreading negativity.
Closing
my article with the famous quote that says "Instead of criticizing
others, become the change you wish to see in the world"
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