Myths and Folklore with Karissa

Try Feedforward Instead of Feedback: I really like the idea of feedforward. In the past, I have taken feedback personally, because it some sense it is personal. The person is providing feedback about something I did, a reflection of me. I am trying to figure out how feedforward can be implemented into this course. Maybe it can be used to make more general comments about a piece of work. For example, if I read someone's blog and notice that something general is missing, then I would provide feedforward about how to implement those aspects into a future story. How to Give Bad Feedback Without Being a Jerk: People often consider me as blunt. Sometimes I can come across as harsh when I don't mean it to be. I will use these 4 tips to lighten the blow, without using the insincere compliment sandwich. The first tip is to provide an explanation about why you are giving the feedback, which gives context and allows you to restate your confidence in their abilities. I especially l...

" A Simple 5-Second Habit to Rewire Your Harshly Self-Critical Brain " by Joel Almeida Sometimes I self-criticize when I put too many things on my list and am unable to complete all of them. I have to remember that I did accomplish some things. I could sprinkle that self praise throughout the day or study session so it is easier for me to appreciate myself after I complete a task. I like how the reality-based self-congratulation is based on past, tangible things. Sometimes, I tend to avoid self-criticizing by telling myself that I will accomplish everything the next day, creating an idealized future self that is almost impossible to achieve. I want to use this technique on other aspects of my life, including personal goals. For example, I have been wanting to find a nonprofit to volunteer with, but keep getting sidetracked by other things. I just looked up some nonprofits in Norman and made a list of the ones I want to look into further. Now I can say to myself, "I...