What do you do if your boss's criticism is affecting your emotional well-being?

Les critiques font partie du quotidien des assistants de direction. Es ce que nous allons nous laisser affecter par ces critiques. ma réponse est non. Nous devons plutôt chercher à comprendre quelles sont les motivations de ces critiques? es ce un travail mal fait? es ce que cela vient tout simplement des humeurs de son supérieur? Quel est l'impact de cette critique sur nos émotions? Pour moi une critique est toujours positive. C'est souvent la manière dont elle est faite qui nous affecte. Dans la plupart des cas, je reste calme, j'écoute et je m'améliore.

The important thing is to not stay silent, with yourself or your boss. First have a conversation with yourself as to why the criticism is affecting you. Is it because it is true or because you feel you have been wronged. Once you have that question answered you then need to speak to your boss in an open manner. Do not go into that meeting being defensive. Speak openly about how the criticism made you feel, why it made you feel that way and ask for clarity. A deeper understanding may help you feel better. Then set personal boundaries and suggest further support, e.g., HR, to offer guidance moving forward. Any criticism is hard but it can also be productive if you look at it through a positive lens

If my emotional health is being negatively impacted by my boss's criticism, I would first consider the criticism objectively in order to identify any positive aspects. I might then politely and solution-focused communicate my issues with my employer, asking for advice or explanation on areas that need improvement. Additionally, in order to preserve emotional equilibrium and resilience, I would place a high priority on self-care activities like mindfulness, physical activity, and asking for help from mentors or reliable coworkers.

Reflect on how your boss's criticism affects your emotions, productivity, and overall well-being. Acknowledge the impact to address it effectively.

Request specific feedback from your boss to understand areas needing improvement. Clear guidance can help alleviate uncertainty and reduce emotional distress.

Establish boundaries to separate personal emotions from professional feedback. Recognize that criticism is often about tasks, not personal worth.

Seek support from trusted colleagues, mentors, or HR professionals to discuss your feelings and explore constructive solutions.

Implement self-care practices such as mindfulness, exercises, or hobbies to manage stress and maintain emotional resilience..

Use criticism as an opportunity for growth and development. Seek out training or resources to improve skills and address feedback constructively.