Do You Find Praise Or Criticism To Be More Motivating?
By M Cheung
@Beestring (14675)
Hong Kong
October 30, 2022 5:03am CST
Before the Pandemic, I used to join a group of amateur singers singing in free concerts organized by the local community. We sometimes went to the elderly homes and sang some oldies for the seniors to enjoy. After the performance, I always asked for feedback from my close friends because I trusted that they would give me their honest opinion.
Praise or positive feedback surely made me happy and motivated me to continue doing what I've been doing well. On the other hand, their criticism could be even more motivating. They criticized me because they genuinely wanted me to be better. I would evaluate my performance and think of ways to improve. When I received criticisms from people other than my friends, I would listen and reflect to see if there was some truth to it.
Do you find praise or criticism to be more motivating?
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17 responses
@Beestring (14675)
• Hong Kong
30 Oct 22
Yes, I accept constructive criticism but ignore destructive ones.
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@LadyDuck (472004)
• Switzerland
30 Oct 22
@Beestring Exactly, I cannot stand those who criticize but give no input how to do better.
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@marguicha (223720)
• Chile
30 Oct 22
I tend to critizise once in a while and later I am very sorry I did it. I am always trying no to do it. It might hurt somebody´s feelings.
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@marguicha (223720)
• Chile
31 Oct 22
@Beestring It depends on the other person really.
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@Beestring (14675)
• Hong Kong
30 Oct 22
I don't think you need to feel sorry for criticizing if you are sincere to offer feedback to help the person improve.
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@mythociate (21432)
• Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
30 Oct 22
It depends on 'what I'm trying to do.' I try to 'comprehend' the feedback (positive or negative) as "advice on how to accomplish my goal better."
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@Beestring (14675)
• Hong Kong
30 Oct 22
Yes, that's what I try to do, taking negative or positive feedback as advice on how to improve the work I'm doing.
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@RebeccasFarm (90294)
• Arvada, Colorado
30 Oct 22
Although I am not fond of criticism but who is..it does and has helped me to be more motivated.
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@RebeccasFarm (90294)
• Arvada, Colorado
30 Oct 22
@Beestring Oh yes of course it has to be.
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@Beestring (14675)
• Hong Kong
30 Oct 22
Yes, I'm fine with criticism as long as it is constructive.
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@JudyEv (341752)
• Rockingham, Australia
31 Oct 22
@Beestring Positive criticism can be a great help.
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@Beestring (14675)
• Hong Kong
31 Oct 22
Praise does help to motivate. I'm fine with positive criticism.
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@aninditasen (16505)
• Raurkela, India
30 Oct 22
Criticism when done to improve you is welcomed but not when to put you down.
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@aninditasen (16505)
• Raurkela, India
31 Oct 22
@Beestring I too appreciate criticism that would improve my life.
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@Beestring (14675)
• Hong Kong
30 Oct 22
Yes, I always welcome constructive criticism.
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@snowy22315 (181974)
• United States
30 Oct 22
Positive feedback is much more motivating...proven to be true.
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@Beestring (14675)
• Hong Kong
31 Oct 22
I welcome positive feedback and constructive criticism.
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@allknowing (137553)
• India
31 Oct 22
Constructive criticism is what I always look for which does not come easily.
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@jobelbojel (36024)
• Philippines
31 Oct 22
Most of the time the criticism is more motivating than praise. Praise can be our reward on what we do. According to you, it is even motivating! I think because if we are criticized, we know that we still can improve on something, our skills. That is good for you to do that as your motivation.
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@Beestring (14675)
• Hong Kong
30 Oct 22
You are right. Praise can be superficial. I welcome genuine praise and positive criticism.
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@Beestring (14675)
• Hong Kong
31 Oct 22
Yes,, I welcome constructive criticism but ignore negative ones.
@crossbones27 (49703)
• Mojave, California
30 Oct 22
Yeah depends and also how people do it. There is a purpose of what needs to be done and the true know whether to praise or criticize or both.
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@Beestring (14675)
• Hong Kong
30 Oct 22
Depends on the intention of the person, giving constructive or destructive criticism.
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@Beestring (14675)
• Hong Kong
30 Oct 22
People criticizes all the time are those giving "destructive criticisms".
