We often take feedback personally, especially when it's critical, feeling as though it reflects our worth or capabilities. This mindset can hold us back and create distance between us and those offering genuine insights. If we learn to react with openness and curiosity, rather than defensiveness or dismissal, we can turn feedback into a tool for refining our approach and achieving better outcomes.

Whether positive or negative, feedback plays an important role in our personal and professional growth. While positive feedback can be encouraging, constructive feedback - though harder to digest and can trigger defensive responses or self-doubt - offers the most potential for improvement. Adjusting our perspective and viewing feedback as a chance to grow, rather than a challenge to our abilities, will help us better navigate challenges and continue to develop our skills.