9 Best Articles on Criticism
The most useful articles on criticism from around the web—beginners to advanced—curated by thought leaders and our community. We focus on timeless pieces and update the list whenever we discover new, must-read articles or videos—make sure to bookmark and revisit this page.
Top 5 Criticism Articles
At a glance: these are the articles that have been most read, shared, and saved on criticism by Refind users in 2023.
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How to Take Criticism
To be criticised is never pleasant. It is rarely a good day when we have to read an unflattering social media post about ourselves, when we are given harsh feedback on a project or hear that we are…
«If criticism from outside proves devastating, it is because it so readily joins forces with an infinitely more strident and more aggressive form of criticism that has long existed inside of us.»
How to Emotionally Detach From Criticism
You’ll never make everybody happy—and the people that aren’t happy are liable to tell you why. Criticism is part of the price of being human. But even though we know that, it’s hard to deal when the…
Short Articles
Short on time? Check out these useful short articles on criticism—all under 10 minutes.
How to Process Negative Feedback
Tips for dealing with criticism—when you agree with it, and when you don’t
«In these more educational environments, where no one expects me to be perfect, negative feedback is reframed. It’s not criticism; it’s teaching.»
Why criticism lasts longer than praise
Most of us are subjected to insults, sarcastic comments or bad feedback in our everyday lives. But we weren't built to deal with torrents of criticism.
3 healthier ways to cope with criticism, disappointment and defeat
Many of us take it for granted that coping requires some degree of self-deception — but that’s just not true. Writer and podcaster Julia Galef shares some better strategies we can use t…
«“a vitally important yet underappreciated skill: Being able to see things as they are, not as you wish they were.”»
Improve Creative Brainstorming With Constructive Criticism
New research upends the assumption that criticism always impedes creative brainstorming.
Maternal Depression May Affect How Children Respond to Criticism
Criticism is especially difficult for children whose mothers have depression.
«Children of depressed mothers tend to respond more negatively to criticism than children of non-depressed mothers.»
Long Articles
These are some of the most-read long-form articles on criticism.
A Golden Age?
Today, criticism is being practiced and received as an artform in its own right. What makes this possible, and can it last?
Criticism in Public: An interview with John Guillory
John Guillory’s forthcoming book Professing Criticism will force professors to rethink graduate education and challenge literary scholars to confront the paradoxes inherent to the discipline.
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