✅ Daily Living Skills (ADLs & IADLs) *coming soon
Course overview
Lesson Overview

13.55 – Responding to Criticism Without Losing Confidence: Criticism can sting, but it doesn’t define your worth. Learning to separate feedback from personal attack is essential for emotional balance. First, pause before reacting—this prevents defensiveness from taking control. Listen carefully to identify useful parts of the message, even if tone feels harsh. You can say, “I appreciate your feedback; I’ll think about that,” to maintain composure. If criticism seems unfair, respond respectfully with clarification instead of argument. Confidence means holding your value steady regardless of opinions. Using calm posture, level tone, and gratitude keeps power in your hands. Reflect privately afterward to decide what’s worth applying and what’s not. Growth happens when you process information without losing self-belief. Over time, criticism becomes less threatening because you trust your ability to learn without shrinking. Confidence built on resilience, not ego, turns every critique into practice for inner strength and professional maturity.

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Practical training to help individuals independently manage personal care, household tasks, and community responsibilities, building confidence and self-sufficiency in daily life.

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