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www.SADD.nl - Foundation for the predominantly inattentive type - Attention Deficit Disorder

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How to deal with criticism

Dr. Frank G. Lawlis: ADD Netherlands Foundation

I guess I was lucky in the way I was raised becaused my parents taught me that if you weren't being criticized you probably were not saying anything important. No one likes criticism, so there is normal not to welcome it.

However, as I said, you can put a different spin as to its relevence and personal meaning. There are always going to be negative people and soMe even make a living from it. I once gave a talk in hich I received thousands of supportive remarks and three negatives. There will always be someone who is against anything and someone for the same things - aspects of human nature.

Bottom line: there is a balance of interaction we must have with the world, but it is our choice that we can have as to what parts of the world deserve our respect. As Jesus said, "do not throw your food before the swine." (He had his criticism in big time.)

Remember that it takes courage to be yourself and express your truth. This is a mission for which you have chosen and have been chosen. Wear your shield proudly and know how important you are.

By: Frank Lawlis – 2006 – SADD.NL (acknowledge source when quoting)

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Frank Lawlis, Ph.D., is a renowned psychologist, researcher, counselor, and an innovator in the field of behavioral medicine with more than thirty-five years' experience working with parents and children with ADD. He has been named director of The Angel Foundation Research Institute for Neuroplasticity and he is a fellow of the American Psychological Association. In addition to being the primary contributing psychologist for the Dr. Phil television show, he is editor at large for Dr. Phil McGraw's newsletter, The Next Level.