What effect does praising or criticizing others have on oneself?

Does praising others have a positive impact on oneself?

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Praising others also has many positive effects on oneself. The act of praising others is said to have positive effects on psychological, social, and health aspects.

The positive impact of praising others on oneself

1. Increased positive emotions
   When praising others, you naturally focus on the good parts, so positive emotions increase.
   By finding the good points of others, your brain strengthens your "positive perspective."
   You will feel more happy and your own mood will improve.

2. Better relationships
   Praising others deepens trust with others and creates good communication.
   By conveying gratitude and goodwill, the other person is more likely to return a positive attitude to you.
   Good relationships reduce stress and bring a sense of psychological stability.

3. Improved self-esteem
   Praising others makes you feel like you are helping and contributing to others.
   By saying words that make someone happy, you also feel a sense of satisfaction that you are "useful."
   It forms a positive self-image of "yourself as someone who affirms others."

4. Reduced stress
   When you praise someone, your mind becomes calm and tension and stress can be relieved.
   In the process of finding words to praise, you can also relax and feel happy.

5. Activated brain
   The act of praising stimulates a part of the brain called the "reward system." This is the area that is activated when you have a positive experience.
   It promotes the secretion of dopamine, which increases your sense of happiness and vitality.

6. Improved surroundings
   Praising brightens the surrounding atmosphere, and that positive atmosphere also affects you.
   A positive environment can also increase your motivation and productivity.

Tips for praising others

1. Praise specifically
   Rather than just saying "You're amazing," it's easier to resonate with the other person if you say "You're great" specifically.

2. Praise even for small things
   It is more effective to praise not only for big achievements, but also for small everyday actions and efforts.

3. Value the timing
   The earlier you praise, the easier it is for the other person to accept your words.

4. Praise from the heart
   By honestly expressing your true feelings, rather than flattery or superficial compliments, you can deepen trust.

Conclusion

Praising others brings great benefits not only to them but also to yourself. It will strengthen your positive emotions and ability to build relationships, which will have a positive impact on your entire life. By actively incorporating the act of praising into your daily life, you can increase the happiness of yourself and those around you at the same time!

Does criticizing others have a negative impact on you?

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Criticizing others may seem like a temporary way to protect yourself or feel superior, but it is likely to have a negative impact on you in the long term. It is said that a critical attitude often has negative psychological, social, and health consequences.

The negative effects of criticizing others on yourself

1. Reinforcement of negative thinking
   Criticism causes the brain to repeatedly reinforce negative patterns.
   Criticism makes it difficult to have a positive perspective.
   You also become more likely to be critical of yourself.

2. Increased stress
   Every time you say something critical, you reinforce feelings of dissatisfaction and anger. This increases stress.
   Long-term stress can have a negative effect on your physical and mental health (e.g. sleep disorders, weakened immune system).
   Chronic critical thinking tends to reduce happiness.

3. Deterioration of relationships
   Criticism not only alienates others, but also causes you to be perceived as a "critical person."
   You may lose the trust and goodwill of others.
   Too much criticism makes others defensive, making it difficult to communicate constructively.

4. Poor self-image
   Criticizing others unconsciously creates anxiety that "I will be criticized in the same way."
   This strengthens self-protectiveness and reduces feelings of security and self-confidence.
   A critical attitude can undermine satisfaction with one's values ??and actions.

5. Poor empathy
   Constant criticism reduces one's ability to understand the other person's position and feelings (empathy).
   Loss of empathy leads to superficial relationships and less deep connections.

6. Missing positive opportunities
   A critical attitude can cause constructive ideas and new possibilities to be missed.
   You tend to focus on pointing out problems rather than solving them.
   You may miss opportunities for trust and cooperation in your team or community.

How to reduce criticism and take a constructive approach

1. Adopt a problem-solving perspective
   Try to communicate areas for improvement and specific suggestions rather than criticism.
   For example, say "I think this could be better" instead of "This is no good."

2. Show gratitude and empathy first
   Communication will be smoother if you get into the habit of focusing on the other person's efforts and good points before criticizing them.
   Example: "I think this part is great, but maybe it could be improved if you did this."

3. Self-reflect
   When you feel like criticizing, reflect on your own emotions and the situation and consider whether it is really the other person's problem or your perspective.

4. Practice constructive feedback
   Instead of criticizing, try to choose words that will help the other person grow.

Conclusion

Criticizing others can have a negative impact on your mental state, relationships, and health. By reducing your critical attitude and focusing on a constructive, positive approach, you will be able to build better relationships and a sense of happiness.