{"id":223269,"date":"2024-10-31T04:08:06","date_gmt":"2024-10-31T01:08:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ghafla.co.ke\/ke\/?p=223269"},"modified":"2024-10-31T04:08:06","modified_gmt":"2024-10-31T01:08:06","slug":"ajib-gathonis-smart-approach-to-handling-criticism","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ghafla.co.ke\/ke\/ajib-gathonis-smart-approach-to-handling-criticism\/","title":{"rendered":"Ajib Gathoni\u2019s Smart Approach to Handling Criticism"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Ajib Gathoni began her dance journey with a church crew in Mombasa and has since risen to prominence as a dancer, brand influencer, and content creator, especially on TikTok. Her fame, which took off in 2020 and brought her paid dance opportunities, also introduced her to public criticism, a challenge many celebrities face.<\/p>\n<p>In a recent interview on the Cre8 podcast, Ajib discussed her approach to handling negative feedback. &#8220;If anyone\u2019s got medals for ignoring criticism, it\u2019s me,&#8221; she noted. She elaborated, &#8220;I wouldn\u2019t give anyone airtime because the moment you react, they think, \u2018Game on.\u2019\u201d<\/p>\n<p>CHECK OUT:<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"igGAIfnSJZ\"><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ghafla.co.ke\/ke\/ajib-gathoni-expresses-admiration-for-her-polygamous-father\/\">Ajib Gathoni Expresses Admiration for Her Polygamous Father<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; visibility: hidden;\" title=\"&#8220;Ajib Gathoni Expresses Admiration for Her Polygamous Father&#8221; &#8212; Ghafla! Kenya\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ghafla.co.ke\/ke\/ajib-gathoni-expresses-admiration-for-her-polygamous-father\/embed\/#?secret=D0a88xqoxl#?secret=igGAIfnSJZ\" data-secret=\"igGAIfnSJZ\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Avoiding confrontation is her strategy. \u201cI\u2019m not confrontational at all,\u201d she said, adding, \u201cNaogopa. Sure, I could be, but I choose not to. To me, it\u2019s just not worth it.\u201d She emphasized the importance of developing a thick skin in her profession.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cYou definitely need it,\u201d she shared, explaining that she faces critiques not just on her appearance but also on her creative work. While she tries to ignore these comments, she does reflect on constructive feedback, which she finds valuable for self-improvement.<\/p>\n<p>Ajib also sets boundaries with critics who go too far: \u201cIf someone makes me second-guess myself, I block them. I don\u2019t need that energy.\u201d Reflecting on her past responses to cyberbullying, she admitted she once reacted pettily but now prefers to handle it differently. \u201cNow, I welcome feedback if it\u2019s constructive and includes solutions. Those are the conversations worth having. But if someone comes at me aggressively, they\u2019re just being mean.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>ALSO CHECK OUT:<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"lOTgIY4LXt\"><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ghafla.co.ke\/ke\/why-ajib-gathoni-25-intends-to-opt-for-induced-menopause\/\">Why Ajib Gathoni, 25, Intends to Opt for Induced Menopause<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; visibility: hidden;\" title=\"&#8220;Why Ajib Gathoni, 25, Intends to Opt for Induced Menopause&#8221; &#8212; Ghafla! Kenya\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ghafla.co.ke\/ke\/why-ajib-gathoni-25-intends-to-opt-for-induced-menopause\/embed\/#?secret=Jc5wBEnNlp#?secret=lOTgIY4LXt\" data-secret=\"lOTgIY4LXt\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Ajib Gathoni began her dance journey with a church crew in Mombasa and has since risen to prominence as a dancer, brand influencer, and content creator, especially on TikTok. Her fame, which took off in 2020 and brought her paid dance opportunities, also introduced her to public criticism, a challenge many celebrities face. 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