Feedback Thoughts

The two articles that I read ("Why It's So Hard to Hear Negative Feedback" by Tim Herrera and "How To Get Past Negativity Bias In Order To Hardwire Positive Experiences" by Katrina Schwartz) seem a bit contradictory at face value, but in reality they talk about the same principles. Herrera writes about seeking out negative feedback instead of running from it in order to help yourself grow, while Schwartz writes of prioritizing the positives over the negatives due to the fact that our brains overreact to negative stimuli.

One could argue that it might seem impossible to actively seek out negative feedback while also trying to prioritize positive experiences at the same time, but the practices that both authors write about heavily involve changing one's mindset to where receiving feedback is always a positive experience.

Giving and receiving feedback should always be considered a positive thing, as it is always an opportunity for improvement and growth. Without feedback, we don't learn, and we may feel frustrated as we continue to make the same mistakes. However, we are incredibly averse towards receiving feedback from those that we believe don't have our best interests at heart.

I have always been genuinely excited to hear feedback on my work, because I love the feeling of improving at something I'm passionate about. However, even I will avoid this feedback if I think that someone is being excessively rude or is simply telling me I'm doing bad for the sake of saying it and not actually giving me anything that I can use. As Herrera specifically writes about, we can't hold back or sugarcoat our feedback, but we also have to make sure that those who are receiving feedback feel safe and accepted, so that the feedback that we give is actually heard.

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