Feedback Thoughts
The two articles I chose to read about feedback are "5 Tips For Taking Feedback Like a Champ" and "Overcoming the Fear of Feedback."
In the first article, we are provided five tips for taking feedback. They are:
1. Realize that feeling uncomfortable is healthy, normal and part of the growth process
2. Remind yourself that having growth areas is a good thing
3. Keep in mind "state" vs. "trait"
4. Find the positive intentions behind your deficiency, and notice where it's a strength
5. Use mindfulness and self-compassion to react in a productive way
These five steps emphasize the potential room for growth after receiving feedback, and how the feedback itself is not an attack on you, but rather an ability for improvement. I specifically liked the "state" vs. "trait" step. This means that a state is related to behavior, while a trait is a characteristic about someone. Feedback needs to appeal to being a state: an area for growth, rather than an inherent characteristic.
In the second article, we are told what makes us afraid of feedback, why we take it upon ourselves, how to change your mindset regarding feedback, overcoming the fear of feedback and creating habits that facilitate feedback. This article also mentions a LATTE method for dealing with difficult situations:
This LATTE method is helpful because it involves listening and being grateful for the opportunity to improve. This mindset will help me realize that feedback comes with good intentions.
When I look back over my years as a student, I remember helpful feedback coming from those that expressed words kindly and explained, specifically, things that should be addressed. Negative feedback experiences come from someone attacking my work as a whole, rather than specific pieces of it that could be improved. Feedback in the form of explanation has helped me grow in other activities, too, because then I know what specifically I can work on in the way that works best for me. I am confident that I'll be able to take feedback in this class positively and use it as an opportunity to grow!
In the first article, we are provided five tips for taking feedback. They are:
1. Realize that feeling uncomfortable is healthy, normal and part of the growth process
2. Remind yourself that having growth areas is a good thing
3. Keep in mind "state" vs. "trait"
4. Find the positive intentions behind your deficiency, and notice where it's a strength
5. Use mindfulness and self-compassion to react in a productive way
These five steps emphasize the potential room for growth after receiving feedback, and how the feedback itself is not an attack on you, but rather an ability for improvement. I specifically liked the "state" vs. "trait" step. This means that a state is related to behavior, while a trait is a characteristic about someone. Feedback needs to appeal to being a state: an area for growth, rather than an inherent characteristic.
In the second article, we are told what makes us afraid of feedback, why we take it upon ourselves, how to change your mindset regarding feedback, overcoming the fear of feedback and creating habits that facilitate feedback. This article also mentions a LATTE method for dealing with difficult situations:
This LATTE method is helpful because it involves listening and being grateful for the opportunity to improve. This mindset will help me realize that feedback comes with good intentions.
When I look back over my years as a student, I remember helpful feedback coming from those that expressed words kindly and explained, specifically, things that should be addressed. Negative feedback experiences come from someone attacking my work as a whole, rather than specific pieces of it that could be improved. Feedback in the form of explanation has helped me grow in other activities, too, because then I know what specifically I can work on in the way that works best for me. I am confident that I'll be able to take feedback in this class positively and use it as an opportunity to grow!
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