Mythology and Folklore Fall 2020

  The first article I read was "How to Give Bad Feedback Without Being  a Jerk" by Adam Grant. What immediately stuck out to me about this article was how Grant said a complement sandwich is not a very effective way to give feedback. This really took me aback because that is my go-to strategy. However, after considering his explanations of why they aren't effective, I have to agree. Like Grant said, I think it's important to explain why you are giving the feedback and to take yourself off of a pedestal. It's easier for someone to take feedback when they know that this person cares and is on the same level as them. The second article I read was "The Difference Between Praise and Feedback" by Anya Kamenetz. I really like her article because I had never though of a difference between process praise and person praise. The idea of praising someones process/hard-work rather than their talents/personality can make a total difference, yet it is only a few word...

  Feedback is both a dream and a nightmare. I am always longing for feedback on my work to see what my strengths and weaknesses are, but I am always so afraid to confront my weaknesses. In one of my previous blog posts, I talk about how being a perfectionist has sort of hindered a growth mindset for me. While I hope this class will help me overcome that, I need to also put in effort on my own time to fix it.  The two articles I read have really inspired me to take action. The first article I read was "Seven Ways to Crush Self-Doubt in Creative Work" by John Spencer. I really liked this article because I am indeed my own worst critic and self-deprecation is one of the biggest obstacles I face in my life. I felt like the tips he shared are very relevant to my life, like how I shouldn't compare myself to others and to abandon my perfectionism.  I saw this tweet the other day that reminds me of the picture I have inserted below: it said something along the lin...