Worksheet: Turning Criticism and Appreciation into Growth
Worksheet: Turning Criticism and Appreciation into Growth
Name: ___________________________
Date: ____________________________
Part 1: Reflecting on Criticism
1. Identify a Recent Criticism
- Describe the Situation:
- What was the criticism about? (e.g., a comment from a coach, feedback from a colleague, etc.)
- Who provided the criticism?
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2. Applying the SEE Method
- Separate:
- What emotions did you feel immediately after receiving the criticism? (e.g., anger, frustration, sadness, etc.)
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- Embrace:
- How did you allow yourself to fully experience these emotions? Did you take time to reflect before responding?
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- Evaluate:
- After the emotion subsided, what did you learn from the criticism? How could you respond differently next time?
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Part 2: Reflecting on Appreciation
1. Think of Someone You Appreciate
- Identify the Person:
- Who is someone you appreciate but may not have expressed it to recently? (e.g., a teammate, colleague, friend, family member)
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- Expressing Appreciation:
- How will you express your appreciation to this person this week? (e.g., a thank-you note, verbal recognition, small gesture)
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2. Building a Habit of Appreciation
- Weekly Practice:
- Set a goal to express appreciation to at least one person each week. How will you remind yourself to do this?
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Reflection
- Overall Reflection:
- After completing this worksheet, how do you feel about handling criticism and expressing appreciation? What is one key takeaway you have from this exercise?
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