Feedback Thoughts
Getting feedback and learning how to respond to it is one of the most important things someone can learn, I think. As a possible future medical student, I will have to take criticism all the time. When you're learning something, it's almost impossible to not make mistakes, and mistakes are what fuel constructive feedback. I read some articles about growth and feedback, and here are my thoughts.
Neil Gaiman made a speech at a commencement for Philadelphia's University of the Arts called "Make Good Art". In this speech, he talked about making the best of every situation, no matter how bad it was, and using those opportunities to "make good art." I think this advice is helpful and inspiring because it tells you to learn from your mistakes, and try to have the best perspective of each situation. Bad things happen to everyone (things we can control, and things we can't) but it doesn't do anyone any good to waste time wallowing.
Speaking of bad things- rejection is a part of life that no one likes to face. Being told "no" and feeling unwanted is a horrible experience. In the article "Why Rejection Hurts so Much- And What to Do About It", Guy Winch discusses how studies have shown that the parts of the brain that react to rejection are the same as those that illicit pain responses, which gives a biological explanation as to why rejection hurts so much. He also said that the best way to combat these feelings is to make a list of all the things you have to offer, and reaffirm our connection to others. I think this is great advice because getting over rejection is difficult, but it's always better to believe in yourself and your ability.
I thought these articles were really helpful because they gave such great advice. It's important to make the best of any situation, just like it's important to pay attention to any feedback you get and learn to apply it. But, when you get some particularly rough feedback, it's also important to know that it's not the end of the world. You have to believe in yourself to be able to apply that feedback, and know you can change in the future.
If you need a little pep talk, please enjoy this wonderful video below.
Neil Gaiman made a speech at a commencement for Philadelphia's University of the Arts called "Make Good Art". In this speech, he talked about making the best of every situation, no matter how bad it was, and using those opportunities to "make good art." I think this advice is helpful and inspiring because it tells you to learn from your mistakes, and try to have the best perspective of each situation. Bad things happen to everyone (things we can control, and things we can't) but it doesn't do anyone any good to waste time wallowing.
Speaking of bad things- rejection is a part of life that no one likes to face. Being told "no" and feeling unwanted is a horrible experience. In the article "Why Rejection Hurts so Much- And What to Do About It", Guy Winch discusses how studies have shown that the parts of the brain that react to rejection are the same as those that illicit pain responses, which gives a biological explanation as to why rejection hurts so much. He also said that the best way to combat these feelings is to make a list of all the things you have to offer, and reaffirm our connection to others. I think this is great advice because getting over rejection is difficult, but it's always better to believe in yourself and your ability.
I thought these articles were really helpful because they gave such great advice. It's important to make the best of any situation, just like it's important to pay attention to any feedback you get and learn to apply it. But, when you get some particularly rough feedback, it's also important to know that it's not the end of the world. You have to believe in yourself to be able to apply that feedback, and know you can change in the future.
If you need a little pep talk, please enjoy this wonderful video below.
Good boy for president: a video by Anthony529. Source: Youtube.
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