Radio Headspace The Gift of Feedback
Jun 7, 2025
Feedback is a powerful tool for personal growth rather than a sign of failure. It delves into the emotional challenges many face when receiving critiques, especially in mindfulness training. Techniques like mindful breathing can alleviate anxiety and help embrace feedback positively. Additionally, the importance of sleep health is highlighted, showcasing how it impacts overall well-being. Supporting small businesses through the right resources is also discussed, emphasizing community empowerment.
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Dora's Feedback Anxiety Experience
- Dora Kamau describes feeling anxiety and panic when receiving constructive feedback during mindfulness teacher training.
- She overcame this by recognizing the well-intentioned nature of the feedback and that her peers wanted the best for her.
Brain's Feedback Threat Response
- Our brains confuse receiving feedback with facing a threat, activating fight-or-flight responses.
- The amygdala hijacks emotions, causing shutdown to avoid perceived threat when critiqued.
Physically Open to Feedback
- Pay attention to physical sensations like tightness or contraction when receiving feedback.
- Adjust posture and take deep breaths to signal openness and reduce threat response.