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I really appreciated both articles that I read. The “Differencebetween Praise and Feedback” article was really interesting. I feel like it tackled the issue of parents simply throwing blind compliments at children and instead taking the time to give context their comments. The main takeaway was become more involved and interactive with children. This could be more beneficial than vague praise statements. The other article I read was “Presence Not Praise.” It dealt with the issue of praise possibly being toxic, especially if the praise was simply directed toward accomplishment and not toward the effort. To answer to the questions from the post, I always try to give feedback every time I get the chance, because I know how much I appreciate feedback. It’s an invaluable resource and if it is handled correctly, its boundless potential. However, I feel that being constructive is very important and making sure that your criticism is wanted. For instance, if I am in the ...

5 Tips for taking feedback like a champ I really enjoyed the articles that I selected. The first one that I read had to do with how to take criticism. It didn’t gloss over the fact that feedback or criticism can make you feel awkward or uncomfortable. However, the approach of this article had to do with describing that feeling this way is necessary for growth, which I couldn’t agree more with. Furthermore, most criticism is good criticism if you have the appropriate attitude. Using the correct mindset can help you turn any awkward situation into a learning experience. Criticism 6 Bad Mental Habits that Sabotage Your Success The next article describes some common practices that are detrimental to people who have just made a mistake. Essentially, life is hard enough and if you’re a person with goals, making these mistakes that are listed are only going to make it harder. This article highlights how common it is for people to shoot ...