How to Handle Criticism Without Letting It Ruin Your Day

A single comment can sometimes stay with you far longer than it should. You’re getting on with your day, doing what needs to be done, and then suddenly you find yourself replaying a conversation from hours ago. The other person has probably moved on, but their words are still taking up space in your mind.In this episode of The Week Ahead Podcast, Ken Robinson talks about how to deal with criticism and negative comments without allowing them to steal your peace. He explores why critical words can linger so long, how to tell the difference between helpful feedback and unfair criticism, and what Scripture has to say about living without constantly chasing the approval of others. Through practical reflection and gentle biblical encouragement, Ken helps you approach criticism with wisdom, perspective, and a deeper trust in God.This episode is for anyone who has been carrying around a difficult conversation, feeling weighed down by someone else's opinion, or struggling to move on from words that hurt.Along the way, you'll discover:How to recognise when criticism contains something worth learningWhy doesn't every opinion deserve equal attentionA simple way to respond instead of reacting emotionallyHow trust in God can bring peace when criticism feels personalPractical encouragement for living with confidence and faith in everyday lifeNot every comment deserves a permanent place in your mind.As followers of Jesus, we're called to live faithfully, learn humbly, and place our confidence in God rather than the shifting opinions of others. This episode offers a calm reminder that your value is not determined by criticism, and that God's peace is available even on difficult days.If you're looking for encouragement in your Christian living, a renewed sense of peace, and practical faith for everyday life, this conversation will be a helpful companion.Listen today, and if it encourages you, share it with someone who might need it as well.If you’ve been enjoying the podcast, maybe think of one person in your life who could benefit from these daily episodes. Share it with them.And if you have a moment, one of the biggest ways podcasts grow is through reviews. Platforms like Apple Podcasts and Spotify use reviews as a signal to show the podcast to more people.So the more reviews the podcast receives, the more it gets shared, and the more people can hear it and be helped.If you’d like to leave one, please head to kenrobinson.com/review, where you can easily click through to your preferred platform to leave a review. If you are happy to write a review, thank you!