When you're criticized, it's human to want to retaliate. But when you take time to try and understand, it makes it easier to forgive. For example, critical people often:

Abraham Lincoln's description of how he handled criticism is a literary gem: 'If I tried to answer all the attacks made on me, this shop might as well be closed for any other business. I do the best I know how and I mean to keep on doing so. If the end brings me out right, then what is said won't matter. If the end brings me out wrong, then ten angels declaring I was right would make no difference.' So, what should you do when you're being criticized? 'Bless those who curse you, and pray for those who spitefully use you' (Luke 6:28 NKJ). Don Shula, the Miami Dolphins coach, held his team to 'The 24-hour rule'. He gave them 24 hours either to celebrate a victory or sulk over a defeat; then they had to put it behind them. That's a rule you need to live by!