How do you respond to online criticism?

How do you respond to online criticism?

How to deal with online criticism

1. Decide if it’s helpful. It’s important to be open to feedback, but not all criticism is constructive.
2. Think before you respond. A good thing about online comments is that you don’t have to respond in real-time.
3. Set your boundaries.
4. Check your self-talk.
5. Take some time out.

How do you respond to a criticism email?

5 Ways to Respond to Negative Feedback Via Email

1. “I really appreciate you pointing that out. I will fix that right away/moving forward.”
2. “You’re right. I didn’t put much time into that project.
3. “I appreciate you sharing your thoughts. Can I have a bit of time to think about it, and then follow up with you in a few days to discuss?”
4. “I’m sorry you’re unhappy.

How can I listen without getting defensive?

Self-soothe to listen

1. Write down what your partner says and any defensiveness you’re feeling. Dr.
2. Be mindful of love and respect.
3. Slow down and breathe.
4. Hold on to yourself.
5. Don’t take your partner’s complaint personally.
6. Ask for a reframe.
7. Push the pause button.

How do you defend yourself from an attacker?

Be loud to intimidate the attacker and create attention in case somebody is nearby.

1. Hammer strike. Using your car keys is one of the easiest ways to defend yourself.
2. Groin kick.
3. Heel palm strike.
4. Elbow strike.
5. Alternative elbow strikes.
6. Escape from a ‘bear hug attack’
7. Escape with hands trapped.
8. Escape from side headlock.

How do you defend yourself in talking?

Even if you don’t feel very sure of yourself, try to force an aura of confidence so the other person can’t tell how you’re really feeling. You’ll probably have more trouble defending yourself if you appear nervous or unsure. In any conversation, to make eye contact, stand up straight, and speak in a slow, even tone.

Why do I get so defensive?

Feeling defensive “is a natural self-protection mechanism that we have inside us”, says Dr Kate Renshall, a clinical psychologist based in Sydney. “I think we all get defensive when somebody pushes on something that feels too close to home, or touches on something we already might doubt about ourselves.”

What is the difference between being defensive and defending yourself?

There is no difference between defensiveness and defending yourself. Learning to step away from the need to defend yourself in any given interaction is one of the most powerful relational skills you can develop. There are very few scenarios in which we truly need to defend our point of view.