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(Honest Feedback Pixabay ) The two articles I read about feedback strategies were: Try Feedforward Instead of Feedback by Marshall Goldsmith and Be a Mirror: Give Readers Feedback That Fosters a Growth Mindset by Gravity Goldberg. When I saw the term "feedforward," I assumed it would be similar to feedback. However, feedforward and feedback are two completely different concepts. These two articles were so fascinating to read as actual studies have been conducted to show the value of feedforward. The main thing I took away from feedforward was "future." Instead of focusing on what someone did wrong in the past, feedforward gives recommendations for the future. This ultimately, helps them improve in the future and focuses on the process. It provides solutions to their problems, and it is up to them if they want to use those solutions. At school and work especially, feedforward would enable growth and a growth mindset. Since I worked at a tutoring center, ...

For this assignment, I read these two articles: Seven Ways to Crush Self-Doubt in Creative Work by John Spencer and Silence the Critical Voices in Your Head by Sabina Nawaz. When it comes to self-doubt, I am a master at it. I tend to question my work and am constantly editing it before I submit it. Even if I reach a goal, I compare myself to others. This is one of the main problems I struggle with. I try to focus on my own timeline, but I find myself following others' timelines. Furthermore, I am too hard on myself sometimes. Being self-critical makes me abandon new challenges and avoid new things. After reading these two articles, I realized a few things. I need to listen to the positives, embrace mistakes, and trust myself. Although I noted these things, it is difficult to practice them in the current school system. I need to have a certain GPA, test scores, and more in order to reach my goal of becoming a Physician Assistant; mistakes are setbacks in this case.  The one p...