{"id":21314,"date":"2021-11-03T20:58:00","date_gmt":"2021-11-03T20:58:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/myultimateliving.com\/?p=21314"},"modified":"2021-10-31T21:02:12","modified_gmt":"2021-10-31T21:02:12","slug":"how-to-convey-criticism-the-right-way-constructive-criticism-vs-destructive-criticism","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/myultimateliving.com\/2021\/11\/03\/how-to-convey-criticism-the-right-way-constructive-criticism-vs-destructive-criticism\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Convey Criticism the Right Way – Constructive Criticism vs. Destructive Criticism"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Dale Carnegie once said \u201cAny fool can criticize, complain, and condemn\u2014and most fools do. But it takes character and self-control to be understanding and forgiving.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dealing with criticism the right way is a real challenge for most people and more so, if you already have a low self-esteem or are unsure of your reaction towards handling them. The way you react to criticism can change your entire outlook on life. Therefore, it is important to resort to ways that can help you benefit from them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Essentially, criticism can be of two types \u2013 constructive<\/strong> and destructive<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In this article, we will take a deeper look into both types of criticism, analyze its pros and cons, and also discuss how to deal with each of them, especially if you are at the receiving end of it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I for one prefer constructive criticism because it shows that a person has got character and is respectful with his\/her words while giving useful feedback to someone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Difference between Constructive & Destructive Criticism<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Most people know that constructive criticism deals with providing useful feedback in a way that is not offensive to other people. However, what they don\u2019t know is how to tell constructive criticism apart from destructive criticism.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

So, how are the two types of criticisms different from each other?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Constructive criticism<\/strong> enables people to work on their mistakes after receiving a useful feedback. Instead of making you feel bad about your mistakes, a constructive feedback helps you grow while enhancing your efficiency of work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Moreover, people generally react positively towards constructive criticism since it does not impact negatively on their morale.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Destructive criticism<\/strong> on the other hand bears negatively on your productivity. The effects are worse when you are already low on self-confidence. Destructive criticism paired with an already low sense of self can be a dangerous combo and a recipe destined for disaster.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A good example of how destructive criticism is a one-way path to failure is when someone is criticized in front of their peers or colleagues. It is common for the person at the receiving end of the criticism to feel humiliated and run low on confidence in the aftermath of the incident, which itself gives rise to more mistakes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Which Factors are at Play Here?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The factors that need to be taken into account while telling constructive criticism apart from destructive criticism <\/strong>include a quick dissection of the criticism itself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The next factor to look into is the behavioral aspect<\/strong> of it. To be more precise, how the criticism was delivered to you. While polite and useful ones will fall under the scope of constructive criticism, rude and negative remarks will sway towards the ambit of destructive criticism as we have already established previously.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Another important factor that most people forget about is the mood of the person on the receiving end of the incident. Say you receive feedback that is actually beneficial to you, but you end up reacting negatively to it because of the temper you are in. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In such instances, it would be your fault and you can\u2019t hold the person providing the feedback liable, because any other reasonable person in your place would not have reacted the way you did.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to Provide Criticism the Right Way?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The only kind of criticism that is acceptable is constructive criticism. And you should only convey it if it has come from a place of good intention. Moreover, it is only wise to provide constructive criticism to somebody if you are positive that you have some valuable feedback for the person to work on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here is a list that I think you will find useful while conveying constructive criticism to an individual:<\/p>\n\n\n\n