when you receive criticism about your actions, don’t mistake this for criticism about who you are as a person. Imagine that whoever is giving you feedback is talking about somebody else. If what they are saying sounds true, then simply agree and acknowledge it. Don’t waste time and energy creating convoluted ways of deflecting responsibility. At the same time, don’t be a martyr by becoming overly self-deprecating. Hold your dignity. After a critique you might say, “Thank you for that. I see what you mean, and I’ll definitely think about it.”
