How To Create Space For Feedback And Constructive Criticism

In this guided meditation, Dr. Kate Truitt helps us create space when receiving feedback or criticism. She begins by instructing us to recall a time when feedback was hard to hear and bring that memory into the present. She then guides us to use the havening touch—on our hands, arms, or face—to deepen the experience. By placing this experience on a mental table, we can separate it from ourselves and view it calmly.

This exercise helps us see if the feedback is true and can promote growth. If it seems untrue, it offers us an opportunity to understand the other person’s perspective and improve our relationship with them.