Learn to Separate Helpful Criticism from Unhelpful or Hurtful Criticism

Receive helpful criticism and learn how to take action on it.

Criticism is a natural part of life — everyone receives it at some point. Photo by Dollar Gill on Unsplash

• Criticism is a natural part of life — everyone receives it at some point.
• There are two types of criticism — helpful and unhelpful. Unhelpful criticism can be hurtful and damaging, while helpful criticism can be beneficial and constructive.
• How to tell the difference between helpful and unhelpful criticism is the key to dealing with criticism constructively.

Criticism is a natural and unavoidable part of life. We all receive it at some point, but not everyone knows how to handle it correctly and effectively.

There are two types of criticism — helpful and unhelpful. Unhelpful criticism can be hurtful and damaging, while helpful criticism can be beneficial and constructive. How to tell the difference between helpful and unhelpful criticism is the key to dealing with criticism constructively.

Here are five tips for handling criticism that will make you stronger rather than weaker.

1. Criticism is a natural part of life — everyone receives it at some point