I don’t want any more feedback.
Not because I think I’m perfect, but because sometimes after working hard, caring deeply, and doing my best every day, another piece of feedback feels like the very last thing I need.
Maybe it’s because I look around and see everything that’s happening—and not happening—and wonder why we’re focusing on what I could do better.
But lately, I’ve been reminding myself that feedback is just information.
It isn’t truth. It doesn’t define me. It doesn’t erase my effort, my accomplishments, or the countless things that quietly get done. It’s simply a data point.
Someone shared an observation. Maybe they wanted to help. Maybe they were nitpicking. Maybe they were right. Maybe they weren’t.
Either way, what I do with that information is my choice. And if I’m being honest, this isn’t just a work thing.
I see the same sensitivity in my kids. They’re little versions of me. One simple comment can bring tears to their eyes. Watching them has made me realize they didn’t invent that sensitivity—they inherited some of it.
That’s why I want to change.
Not because work demands it, but because I want to be the role model they deserve. I want them to learn that feedback isn’t an attack, that growth doesn’t require perfection, and that their worth doesn’t change when someone points out an area for improvement.
So here’s another item for my 2026 resolutions:
Become a little more resilient and learn to hear feedback without letting hurt so much!
Not just for me, but for my little mini-me’s.
And who knows? Maybe one day I’ll hear feedback and respond with curiosity instead of frustration.
Let’s call that a work in progress. ❤️
I’m a Project Manager with a deep passion for both professional and personal growth. Designing and building the next generation of vehicles is incredibly rewarding, but it comes with its challenges—especially for someone as emotionally invested as I am!