Fear of Criticism

According to a research the second greatest fear after death was fear of Public Speaking. I don’t ridicule the study but as per my observation the greatest fear of mankind is Fear of Criticism.

Students cheat in exams not jus’ because they want good marks but because they fear that if they will not secure good marks then their parents or friends will criticize them. Women tolerate violence of their husbands because they think if they will leave their husband then people will criticize their failed marriage. Employees take bribe because they fear that if they will not expand their standard of living then people will criticize their economic condition. People lie because they have a fear of criticism and punishment.

 We slowly in life lose the courage to be ourselves because deep inside our heart we have Fear of Criticism. Anyone in this world can manage success but it requires strong mind and esp. Strong emotions to manage failures. If we want to do any solid work then we should control this fear of criticism first.

If we will read Bhagvad Gita, a holy book of Hindus, one word which comes again and again in it is ‘Be Fearless’. 

We must recognize our rights and stand-up for them if you do not then other people will define your role; you will lose your freedom and life space.

How to conquer criticism?

·         If you feel someone has hurt you then always answer to that person. No matter whether he’s innocent or not

·         Take a pause and think of an effective answer.

·         Never let a criticism stopping you from doing something you like.

Your progress depends upon the response you give to your fears and failures.

 “It is our mind which makes us weak not our body. “- Anonymous