There have been many studies out there that weigh the pros and
cons of negative and positive feedback, and many researchers who have their individual
opinions. I have come to the conclusion that in order to truly motivate someone
to be the best that they can be, one needs to receive both positive and
negative feedback.
If one receives only positive feedback, then they may get overconfident and full of themselves. Not only does the general public not like overly cocky and humble people, but having an inflated ego usually results in that person thinking that they are better than they actually are. This may lead them to overestimate their success, so that when they get into a situation in which they can’t succeed, they will fall into a deeply negative and pessimistic period. This can cause their times to increase and their once huge amount of confidence to deplete.
On the other hand, if someone only ever receives negative feedback, they are often forced into a very negative mindset from the start, which can inhibit their growth as an athlete and keep them from capitalizing on their strengths. No matter how confident or strong willed someone is, it is hard to see the talent that one has when they are constantly told that they are not good enough.
Both negative and positive feedback are important to promote an environment in which an athlete can strive to reach their full potential and level of success, so as teammates we should all strive to let people know when we see that they have improved on something or are doing something well. We should also kindly tell each certain aspects of our training that we could improve on, because a little constructive criticism, though maybe not the most fun to receive at the time, can untimely help us to become better athletes. This is why it is important for teams to foster an environment in which it is common for everyone to receive a little tip or piece of wisdom from another teammate, this way no one will get offended when someone is trying to help them if they are doing it in a way that is not patronizing or demoralizing. When teammates talk to each other and work together to figure out how to improve, it can only lead to positive results for everyone!
If one receives only positive feedback, then they may get overconfident and full of themselves. Not only does the general public not like overly cocky and humble people, but having an inflated ego usually results in that person thinking that they are better than they actually are. This may lead them to overestimate their success, so that when they get into a situation in which they can’t succeed, they will fall into a deeply negative and pessimistic period. This can cause their times to increase and their once huge amount of confidence to deplete.
On the other hand, if someone only ever receives negative feedback, they are often forced into a very negative mindset from the start, which can inhibit their growth as an athlete and keep them from capitalizing on their strengths. No matter how confident or strong willed someone is, it is hard to see the talent that one has when they are constantly told that they are not good enough.
Both negative and positive feedback are important to promote an environment in which an athlete can strive to reach their full potential and level of success, so as teammates we should all strive to let people know when we see that they have improved on something or are doing something well. We should also kindly tell each certain aspects of our training that we could improve on, because a little constructive criticism, though maybe not the most fun to receive at the time, can untimely help us to become better athletes. This is why it is important for teams to foster an environment in which it is common for everyone to receive a little tip or piece of wisdom from another teammate, this way no one will get offended when someone is trying to help them if they are doing it in a way that is not patronizing or demoralizing. When teammates talk to each other and work together to figure out how to improve, it can only lead to positive results for everyone!
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