LMS Development Series Exercises

10 4. It could be more than one type coming from a particular source. 5. Next to each source, describe in a few words how you react to the criticism.  Do you just take it or do you question it?  Have you let transference of negative criticism shape your behavior?  Do you get defensive?  Do you take it way too personal?  Do you ignore it?  Do you accept helpful criticism? 6. Do you contribute to the Criticism Cycle by being a source of negative criticism for others? 7. Write down the names of those whom you criticize. Why do you criticize them? What is your motive? What do you expect to gain? 8. How do others react to your criticism?  This exercise becomes the basis for the student’s action plan in Module 5.  It is optional to share this exercise with their supervisor or mentor. Module 4: Screen 45 Final Questions Exercise The student is asked to further analyze the sources of criticism in their life by answering the following questions. 1. What sources of criticism do you personally or professionally need to find a way of diminishing in their impact in your life? 2. Is it possible that some action or attitude of criticism on your part may be causing someone else to lose critical self-esteem? 3. To what extent, seeing the correlation of negative self-esteem and criticism, do you see yourself as being part of the problem, or part of the solution? Module 5: Screen 46 Planning  In this exercise the student is instructed to use the Criticism Analysis they completed in Module 4 and place a check mark by the sources of criticism to which they have a negative reaction and which become a negative influence on their self-confidence and self-image.  These sources become the focus of their Development Plan.  It is optional to share this exercise with their supervisor or mentor. Module 5: Screens 47 thru 49 Self-Esteem Development Plan  Screens 47 and 48 describe the action planning process  Screen 49 instructs the student to create their Self-Esteem Development Plan and is urged to share it with their supervisor or other trusted individual who will be able to provide feedback and support.