“Nobody gets praised for the right reasons.”
― Diana Wynne Jones
When have you been made uncomfortable by praise that you felt was for the wrong reasons?
Pride
Pride is a very different thing from conceit. Pride can be the honest joy taken in one’s own accomplishments. There is nothing in the world wrong with praising yourself for a difficult job well done. There’s nothing wrong with accepting praise from others while you’re at it.
What would you like to publicly give yourself credit for?
Conceited
“But the conceited man did not hear him. Conceited people never hear anything but praise.”
― Antoine de Saint-Exupéry
What helps you to maintain the humility necessary to accept criticism or the need to change?
Give. Thanks.
Gratitude and generosity are inextricably linked. We are grateful for what we are given. Feeling gratitude makes us want to share from the abundance that we feel. And the circle continues in the best possible way.
When has gratitude inspired your giving?
Critique
“When virtues are pointed out first, flaws seem less insurmountable.”
― Judith Martin
What strategies do you use for offering criticism or praise?