Optimal Living Daily - Personal Development and Self-Improvement 3649: 4 Steps to Handling Criticism Like a Pro by Danny Coleman on Self-Awareness and Personal Growth
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Jun 29, 2025 Danny Coleman, a writer at JillFit.com, shares insights on handling criticism with a grounded four-step process. He emphasizes the emotional toll of criticism and how to balance emotional detachment with honest reflection. Listeners learn to transform painful feedback into powerful self-awareness and personal growth. By mastering their responses, individuals can view criticism as a valuable opportunity for improvement rather than a negative experience, ultimately inspiring a more positive outlook on personal development.
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Danny's Personal Criticism Experience
- Danny Coleman shared a personal story about receiving honest criticism from a loved one that initially stung.
- After calming down, he reflected and used the feedback to grow.
Criticism Sparks Lasting Stress
- Criticism triggers a cortisol surge that impacts both our body and cognition, lasting much longer than typical stress.
- Being personally criticized causes the most significant toll on our mental clarity and health.
Cool Down Before Responding
- Take time to cool down emotionally before responding to criticism and consider the source's intent and relationship.
- Removing emotion helps see feedback more clearly and decide how to use it.
