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Feedback with one stinging comment
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I received some feedback recently. Most of it was fine but there was one part that stung, and now that's all I can think about. I keep going over the exact words. The positive parts have completely faded. I know I'm probably overreacting but I can't stop the loop.You've received feedback, and it's like that one negative comment has put down roots in your mind, overshadowing the praise you also got. It's understandable how a few unsettling words can override the rest.
01 · Answer any, leave any
Reflective questions
Question 1 of 5
02 · Pick one to try this week
Quick exercises
Feedback word loop
Spend 5 minutes writing about the specific words from the feedback that you keep replaying in your mind. Capture them exactly, then close it and return after 10 minutes to see if your perspective shifts.
Pros & cons of response
What are the arguments for and against continuing to focus on the stinging comment in the feedback? Consider both what it might reveal and what it might obscure.
Guidance for next feedback
Next time you receive feedback, notice which comments stick with you most strongly and why they seem to linger.
03 · Bring it to your therapist
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A line or two is plenty. It stays with this worksheet, so you don't have to find the words on the day.
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