Soul Tran

I read Be a Mirror: Give Readers Feedback that Fosters a Growth Mindset  and I also read The Difference Between Praise and Feedback . I agree with both articles in that people should praise the process instead of a personality trait. I do catch myself giving feedback with the same phrases that the second article said not to use. I typically begin my feedback comments with "I think..." or "I like that...." when I should focus more on the person I am giving feedback to. I need to learn to take out my feelings and emotions. I don't feel confident giving people useful feedback because I'm afraid to come off as rude so I normally try to find something to compliment. I need to work on giving useful feedback. Feedback Matters: Leahy's

I read the "Psychology of Comparison and How to Stop"  and learned that you should look on ahead and focus on your goals. Don't get side tracked by what other people are doing around you. Only try to accomplish your own goals and don't try to compare yourself to others for only temporary satisfaction. I also read "6 Bad Mental Habits that Sabotage your Success"  and the main point is to have self confidence. Don't put the blame on someone else when something goes wrong, use what if statements, think of the future in a negative way, or doubt your actions. Believe in yourself and don't depend on someone else to tell you that you're good enough. I think feedback is necessary for improvement. The most productive feedback I have received was from my composition class that I took in high school because we had to peer review each others' essays. A negative experience I have had came from one of the clubs I was an officer for, there was a complaint ...