Feedback Strategies

 https://www.kqed.org/mindshift/40369/preschoolers-and-praise-messages-that-can-help-kids-grow

KQED. (n.d.). Preschoolers and Praise: What Kinds of Messages Help Kids Grow? [online] Available at: https://www.kqed.org/mindshift/40369/preschoolers-and-praise-messages-that-can-help-kids-grow [Accessed 17 Oct. 2021].

‌I agree with this article because older people have an effect on children especially that young. What our parents say and do shapes us to who we are today. I really enjoyed reading this article and I found the first point “ Replace Generic Praise with Process Praise” to be accurate. Many children lack this experience as they grow up. It’s not to say that you shouldn’t praise your child when they accomplish something but don’t forget to praise the steps they made to get that far.

The second point evolves around the idea of “Never give up” and “Practice makes perfect” as children fall into the trap of giving up once they find something too challenging. 

This article should be given to every parent as little things like this can battle low self esteems. 

I have learned from this article that parents shouldn’t be the only one’s praising somebody such as their child. I learned you can do this to others at any age. I feel like the article should have concluded with giving other praise like this.

https://nextbigideaclub.com/adam-grant-give-bad-feedback-without-jerk/8968/

Grant, A. (n.d.). How to Give Bad Feedback Without Being a Jerk. [online] Next Big Idea Club. Available at: https://nextbigideaclub.com/adam-grant-give-bad-feedback-without-jerk/8968/ [Accessed 17 Oct. 2021].

I agree with the first point in the article as an explanation after critical feedback is necessary in my opinion. Without an explanation there may be personal negative feelings towards you. I agree with the second point the most as I do this myself too. Don’t seem like a know it all and include your own experiences as relatability create a common ground. Many people do give feedback without asking the person and I often fall into this trap. I have learned to stop some of my behaviours because of this article and I will recommend this article to others. I also feel like the article didn’t include something important. In my opinion it is important how you present yourself when you give the feedback therefore just be sweet, calm and welcoming instead of being stone cold.

Feedback Thoughts

Seven Ways to Crush Self-Doubt in Creative Work

 

https://spencerauthor.com/seven-ways-to-crush-self-doubt/

In the first point he talks about not comparing yourself to others. This is a real issue in society these days as we compare ourselves on social media. He mentioned how this can lead to seeing others as a competition rather than a community and i think Instagram plays a big part in this.

The second point hit close to home as I constantly strive for perfection in everything I do. I feel like I can't completely abandon it like he has suggested because it has been a big part of me for most of my life and I can't just change that but i can try to moderate myself with it.

Spencer, J. (2019). Seven Ways to Crush Self-Doubt in Creative Work. [online] John Spencer. Available at: https://spencerauthor.com/seven-ways-to-crush-self-doubt/ [Accessed 10 Oct. 2021].

I‌ really liked this quote/ image in this article, It's creative and totally true! I didn't look at the growth mindset like that before so it really helped me open my mind to it more. 

Why rejection hurts so much — and what to do about it

https://ideas.ted.com/why-rejection-hurts-so-much-and-what-to-do-about-it/

 In this article I liked the point where it was mentioned that we have a need to be stable within society so when someone criticises us we get unsettled. I also think the point where they talk about self worth being harmed is the most hurtful all of them all because many of us have low self esteem and this just brings us down more. We get personally connected to the criticism. 

This quote answers the question of why it hurts so much when you are rejected. When you are rejected or criticised try not to take it personally and reflect on what you may have done wrong and avoid it in the future. In this article they talk about how we need to remind ourselves we are loved and appreciated in this article therefore make plans with your family and friends! Take your mind off of things to overcome overthinking.