Criticism can cause negative self-talk and low self-esteem, but constructive criticism given respectfully can help identify areas for improvement. Destructive criticism is hostile and meant to shame. We can choose how to react to criticism, seeing it as an opportunity for growth. Rising Beings provides resources for personal growth, confidence-building, communication, and stress management. Developing high self-esteem requires self-love, recognizing strengths and weaknesses, goal-setting, and action-taking despite criticism.
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