Face the music 5 ways to deal with negative feedback

Face the music 5 ways to deal with negative feedbackAdmit it or notlage, you will have your share of negative feedback in the workplace. And it can be a good thing. If you look at it thoughtfully, this can be your chance to be a better employee. Here are five ways to do itDont react immediately. It will be human nature to be upset about it, even show a defensive reaction. You may be thinking that youre too good for the job. If that is the case, then you have a clear vision of your responsibilities. You also know where it will start and end. No one can claim to be an expert on it, though. Perhaps it will be better to ask for an elaboration. Nothing wrong about feigning your understanding, as you may need to sleep on it. This will enable you to think it over. Otherwise, you can still feel the sting of the negative feedback. Keep in mind that showing your emotions can be unprofessional at times, and an emotional response can send mixed signals. This will lead to the next (important) ite m.Dont get too attached to your job. If youre passionate about it, then youll be proud of the hard work you put into your work. You can tell the world about it, but theres a downside. There will be someone in the workplace who wont appreciate it. Your colleague might sense that you would be missing something. It might also be personal issues. If its the latter, then theres no point in dwelling on it. But dont hesitate to seek an opinion from your friends. They wont be afraid to tell you the truth. And you should be grateful for it.Go to the heart of the matter. The negative feedback has been bugging you for days, which is not a good sign at all. Its time to settle it once and for all. You can arrange a private meeting with your colleague, and find out about the cause of it. Expect to get more negative feedback, as this will be a 360-degree check on anyone in the workplace. Keep your composure.Take it as a challenge. If it has something to do with a particular skill, then you need to brush up on it. Dont try too hard to prove something. (You can only do your best. You still have a life. And you have a family and friends.) On the other hand, you might consider another skill. Consider it when youre unable to do something about it. You can be touchy about it as well.Ignore it. The negative feedback might turn out to be baseless after consulting your family and friends about it. If you hear it again, then it can be your colleague yourself.Updating your resume will be the worst scenario. Dont look at it as raising the white flag. This kind of situation happens, and there are certain things that are beyond your control. If you have doubts, then dont have second thoughts about seeking advice from the people you know. Read all news