It's me, Angie Batterson, and I am back with my latest edition of notes to my younger self. We all struggle with receiving criticism, and I wish I could tell you that eventually you will be perfect at ...

Nobody likes hearing "you could do better," especially when it stings. Criticism often triggers our defences, but reacting ...

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Constructive criticism identifies what is wrong but also provides a solution, attacking the problem without attacking the person. Simply put, destructive criticism tears down and drains, while ...

"Handles constructive criticism well" appears in many work-related performance reviews. You may have even had it on your ...

Thanks for joining me to day for another mental health Monday! Today I’ve got a topic to share that is near and dear to my heart as of late – and I think you can relate to as well. How to handle ...

Relationships are complex and when you think of an ideal family, it should be a primary source of unconditional support, unwavering love and validation. That, however, is not always the reality. Some ...

I don’t make New Year’s resolutions. That isn’t to say changes aren’t necessary. I was recently reminded of that when I left the sedate comfort of the recliner to look out the picture window. Wishbone ...

No one is perfect. We all make mistakes, disappoint people we care about and fall short from time to time. We know that’s true and yet, it is tough to be criticized. It can make us feel like a failure ...