Up until today, I've had something to write about every day on this little experiment. I've actually come to look forward to it. And now tonight, I am sitting here wracking my brain trying to figure out what to write and am drawing a complete blank. So I thought to myself, what day am I on, how many more days do I have to go? Well, I started this little challenge, to write every day for twenty-one days in a row, exactly twenty days ago. The theory was, that if you did something twenty-one days in a row, it would become habit. While I may have writers block, the fact that I sat here for half an hour trying to figure out what to write is a good indication that I am well on my way to forming a new habit, and for tonight, that is enough for me.
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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