Be a gentle Critic

What is Criticism?

Criticism is the act of making a judgment about a person for all his doings. Whatever he does and how he behaves with the people. Infact we criticise people their whole life about their way of living,ideas and work. 

Criticism is necessary to make someone correct or guide but it can discourage someone if it is more than enough.

It is a powerful tool for growth, but its impact depends entirely on how it's used. The line between being a helpful guide and a source of discouragement is very fine.

We all know if the criticism is in a positive way, it provides guidance and motivates to be better person. Similarly if the criticism is in a negative way, it destroys a person's life whether it is at home or work place.

We all love our family and friends, nobody of us wants bad things for our loved ones but in the process of being good and supportive most of the times we prove ourselves destructive.

If we constantly criticize someone, instead of constructive change, destructive change will occur. Repeatedly criticizing someone for their every action and proving their intentions wrong creates anger and aggression in that person. The best way is that if you really want to improve someone, then instead of directly criticizing their actions, praise their efforts and then offer your suggestions to improve their actions. With this process, that person will definitely listen to you instead of being offended. It is human psychology that the more you praise someone, the better they will become. 

What is a polite way to guide or correct someone without being judgmental?

The way to guide someone without being judgmental is to focus on solutions and outcomes, not on personal flaws. The goal is to collaborate with the person, not to criticize them. If you truly want to bring a good change in someone,then avoid personal attacks,make them aware of the consequences of their actions rather than prove his intentions wrong. Ask them that good strategies will bring good results and wrong steps will cause harm. 

Ultimately criticism is a tool for judgment for building a personality not for damaging someone's character. The goal of criticism should be to help someone grow, not to prove a point. When it's delivered with empathy and respect, it becomes one of the most valuable tools for development, both personally and professionally.

Try it once and see if the guidance is accompanied by praise,then it will bring positive change. Otherwise, you will develop a frustrated and aggressive personality.

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