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HOW TO ACCEPT
CORRECTIONS
As we all know, when someone gives you corrections, that
person is basically telling you that you are wrong. And you know how difficult
and shameful it may be accepting that you are wrong. Although, some people find
it easy to accept corrections while some are among the group of people who find
it difficult and shameful.
- Correction Is For Everybody: It is well known that no one is perfect and no one is above making mistakes because, today we might be strong and tomorrow, weak. “we all stumble many times”- James3:2.
- Being Corrected Does Not Mean You Are A Failure: That you being corrected means that you can do that same thing better, and since you can correct it means that at the point your mistake, it is never the end. And since it is not the end yet, you are not a failure yet because the matter is yet inconclusive.
- You Can Become A Better Person By Accepting Corrections: When you change the bad side of you with the good side of others, it makes you a better person. Accepting advice makes you wise, so listen to discipline and become wise.
STEPS TO ACCEPT
CORRECTION
- Look At The Matter Objectively: You might be inclined to take offense at the correction, but try to put your feelings aside. To help you do that, take yourself out of the situation for a moment and imagine that you are giving the same correction to someone else. Know it that the person correcting you is trying to help you become a better person.
Always remember that, “the correction that hurts the most may
be the correction that you need the most.”
- Stay Humble: do not let pride cause you to reject the correction. On the other hand, do not allow yourself to become overwhelmed with discouragement just because you have something to work on. Humility will help you to avoid either extreme.
- Focus On How Difficult And Loving It Is For People To correct You: You should know that it is not easy for someone to tell you that you are wrong knowing how it hurts you, yet he/ she decides telling you the truth. No wonder they say, “the truth is bitter.” Think of the courage and love the person shows in dedicating his/ her time and energy in a matter that concerns you.
“Those whom God loves, he reproves just as a father does a
son in whom he delights”- Proverbs 3:12.
- Always Be Thankful: Even if you find the correction difficult to accept, why not express your gratitude to the person who gave it? Undoubtedly, that person has your best interest at heart and truly wants you succeed.
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