So I accomplished one of my two twenty-one day challenges. I will start another back at the gym, but for now, one of two is a success. I think my friend had it right, if you do something every day for twenty-one days in a row, you can build a new habit. Now to incorporate this new knowledge into my everyday life and find a focus for the next twenty-one days of blogs... Until then, have an amazing Friday night!
We've all read lots of books and articles on giving feedback, but what is the best way to receive feedback? My default response used to be to explain my position, show how I do what the person is asking, or show how I wanted to but someone else prevented me. If I am caught off guard or stressed, these are still my gut instincts. However, I have learned two much more constructive ways to respond to feedback that I strive to use more often. The first started as I became more self-aware and felt comfortable and safe acknowledging and working on my weaknesses. If someone points something I am aware of and I feel safe (i.e., it is pointed out in a private forum versus a public forum) the best thing I can do is say "I know, do you have any suggestions or advice that will help me?" If someone has the courage to step out of their comfort zone to point out a way I can improve, it is a safe bet they've thought about it beforehand. The second way to handle...
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