If you tend to become angry or defensive when faced with criticism, you are much less likely to be able to listen and understand what's being said. The more emotional we are, the more limited our thinking becomes, and the more questionable our reactions are. Try taking a few deep breaths and pause before responding. If your anger or emotion doesn’t abate, it may be helpful to take some time out until you can approach things more calmly. Ask if you can reschedule the conversation for another time
Explanation:
Everyone will face criticism at some point in their lives. We might try to avoid it because it can feel uncomfortable, unpleasant and often quite personal, but Elbert Hubbard once wrote “Do nothing, say nothing, and be nothing, and you’ll never be criticized.”
In fact, not only is criticism a possibility any time we do or say anything, if delivered and taken in the right way, constructive criticism can be a gift. No one is perfect and so constructive criticism can be a helpful mechanism by which we can fill the gaps in our knowledge, skills and experience – to help us learn, grow and improve.
The important thing when receiving criticism is, therefore, how we react to it
