Since it has been a while since I have posted I have a MILLION thoughts to post on. So here it goes...
1. Constructive criticism- I just recently finished a 3 month leadership training in Washington D.C. One of the classes was on effectively handling/accepting constructive criticism. I always assumed I was good at taking constructive criticism until I took this class. So I left that class with a goal- handle criticism better and use it to grow. However, it is
SOO much harder then it seems. Recently, also part of my leadership training, I have instructed people to do a 360 degree feedback survey on me. Responses are completely anonymous. One of the questions is to list one of my greatest weaknesses. Someone responded "forgets where she came from". I am not sure what that really means. Honestly, I am not sure if that was meant to be a weakness or just a rude comment. Either way- I have to learn how to constructively take this type of criticism and use it to better myself! So, that comment got me thinking- where did I come from? I came from my mother. I have been told I am exactly like her too! I came from a poor childhood and consider myself humble! I came from a big town in New Mexico and moved to a small town. I don't know if I am headed in the right direction with an answer to that question... but I am trying to figure it out. Another weakness on this 360 degree feedback was "does not know how to say 'no'".
Hmmmm. Really? I thought I was pretty good at saying yes or no. But apparently- not so.
So... about constructive criticism- learn from it. Grow from it. Don't take it to heart. This is what I am learning!
2. Time-out. Can anyone tell me what the proper age to start putting your child into time-out is? My son has learned to throw fits, and I mean THROW FITS. Is he to young for time out at 16 months?
Now I will leave you with a final thought. A quote from an unknown person- "Good things fall apart so great things came come together".
Glad you posted! Been missing you. So on constructive criticism... that is tough. It is hard to take when feelings take over. But instead of being hurt.. I think you are on the right track of exploring what that comment meant.. however I do not see how "forgets where she came from" has anything to do with your role in the workplace.. We all are human, and I believe as long as we truly try to be our best selves it will reflect positivly in our everyday lives!
ReplyDeleteAmen Sista! Love ya!
ReplyDeleteIt's not too early for time out, we've been doing it with Lila since probably about 14-15 months. If I ask her to do something (or sometimes not to do something) and she doesn't, we put her in time out in her crib. We take out her stuffed animals and blanket and leave her in there for a few minutes. If she is crying, we wait until she stops. We like the crib because it's a safe place and removing all of her things lets her know it's not time for fun. The tantrums are coming, so having a plan like time out is effective. ;)
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