Responding to feedback or criticism?

I've recently got a bad inner response to feedback or criticism on the slightest of things at work. I think I've always taken things personally, find it hard to take positives from feedback on the day to day things I've done wrong.

My body language is awful so my colleagues probably know I don't take it well, maybe I hid e it IDK. But my inner response when receiving feedback is "oh my bloody hell! Argh! Another thing I've got to do again or to do!"

I accept sometimes it's probably my error but I just can't seem to take it positively and just get angry and it ruins my day I feel.

I know exactly what you're saying.....to the word.

I'm a 37 year old professional, I'm involved in Engineering and design, and it usually comes with close scrutiny and examination of my work.

It's been hard....really hard. There are three possible causes and I've mostly worked through it.

If the mistakes are there, you may not be engaged enough in what you're doing. This might also be true if you don't enjoy what you're doing.

If your mistakes are being pointed out and it's just a part of the job (we all make mistakes) and youre struggling, it's probably because:

A) you struggle with your self esteem

B) You struggle with the acceptance or acknowledgement of others

I honestly had trouble with a bit of all of that! We're all different, but it took some major hardships in my life before I developed a REAL, don't give a hell attitude. I work hard, do my best, have faith in myself, and let the rest fall where it may.

It's hard, but you have to develop a me against them attitude.

Where theres criticism, check it for validity and either let it go as B.S. or learn from it and keep rolling! As hard as it is, if you beat yourself up it'll create a vicious circle.

I hope that helps. If you want to talk about it, PM me.

Ryan