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DIY Thinking 1.9: Review

by Shelley ChildsPosted on13/07/201903/11/2019

A quick review and practice. Because we use terms so loosely it is easy to confuse critical thinking with criticism. Criticism is usually about the…

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DIY Thinking 1.8: Constructive Criticism

by Shelley ChildsPosted on05/07/201903/11/2019

Okay, I hear you say, “What about constructive criticism”? Personally, have never been at the receiving end of “constructive criticism” and felt good about it,…

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DIY Thinking 1.7: Remembered Criticism

by Shelley ChildsPosted on05/07/201903/11/2019

When criticized, all we hear is that there is something wrong with us. The immediate inner response is to close out the intention of the…

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DIY Thinking 1.6: Don’t make Change Harder

by Shelley ChildsPosted on05/07/201903/11/2019

Internationally renowned psychologist, author and behavioural science journalist, David Goleman,  is a leading figure in the area of Emotional Intelligence (EI). He writes regularly for…

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DIY Thinking 1.5: Fight or Flight

by Shelley ChildsPosted on05/07/201903/11/2019

The more you criticise someone, the less impact it has. This is a very broad statement but is a good rule of thumb. Remember what…

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DIY Thinking 1.4: Physical Response to Criticism

by Shelley ChildsPosted on05/07/201903/11/2019

A physical and emotional response Hopefully, the reason one criticises someone in the workplace is usually to make that person aware of their behavioural failure…

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DIY Critical Thinking 1.3: Criticise the Action

by Shelley ChildsPosted on05/07/201903/11/2019

It is about actions Criticise the actions, not the person. Not: “You make Bonnie feel uncomfortable when you stroke her arm while you speak to…

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DIY Thinking 1.2: Do’sand Don’ts of Criticism

by Shelley ChildsPosted on05/07/201903/11/2019

Criticism expresses judgement or disapproval of someone or of their actions. It usually gives rise to negative emotions and is often counter-productive. The emotional reaction…

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