Critics

As a writer I have discovered there are a lot of critics in the world. I don't think anyone really wants to be criticized. Sure we all want to hear "Wow that was perfect! Good job!". However it does not always seem to work out that way. Sometimes we roll our eyes and ignore the criticism completely or we over analzye it to the point we feel we are unworthy.

I have realized there is a fine line between criticism and judgement. Criticism stems from someone looking at your work (or whatever it is your doing) and making an announcement of how it could be done better. Judging is someone elses (sometimes bias) opinion of how things should be done.

As individuals we have to choose what criticism to accept and consider. We are all only human and we all make mistakes. If we listen to the criticism, and consider it as something that would help we are opening ourselves up for improvement. However if we disregard every opinion we have closed our minds to any improvements that could benefit us.

Knowing the difference between criticism and judgement can be difficult  at times to distinguish. However if someone is saying "that is wrong" or "that is bad" its usually judgement that should be disregarded. Ignore the negative comments and disrespect. However if someone is telling you "what to do to improve" its probley worth putting some consideration in.

In the long run we know what works best for us. Don't dwell on the negative but look forward to each positive improvement to make yourself the best YOU!